Minnesota Wild

Cal Clutterbuck and Mikko Koivu scored first-period goals and the Minnesota Wild held on to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night. Marek Zidlicky also scored for the Wild, which has won three of four. Loui Eriksson scored twice on the power play for the Stars, who have allowed at least t...

The Dallas Stars appear to be fine - as long as they don't have to play beyond the regulation 60 minutes. After snapping a season-high three-game losing streak, the Stars hope to make a run in a positive direction when they visit the struggling Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Brad Richards...

Tough guy Darcy Hordichuk and newly signed Matt Pettinger each scored their first goals of the season, forming an unlikely pair to lead the short-handed Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Hordichuk scored his first goal in 50 games. Pettinger was...

Despite a lengthy list of injured players, the Vancouver Canucks keep finding ways to win. The Canucks could get a little healthier during a five-game road trip, which begins Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild. Vancouver's most notable injuries are to No. 1 goaltender Roberto Luon...

The Wild ended its road losing streak at eight games. The last team to fail to earn a point in its first eight road games was the Penguins in 1996-97. --The Wild is 3-0 against Eastern Conference teams this season. --Pittsburgh outshot the Wild 35-15. The 15 shots were the fewest in a win for the Wi...

By Associated Press Petr Sykora had a goal and an assist, and Eric Belanger and Antti Miettinen also scored to help the Minnesota Wild win for the first time in regulation this season, 3-2 over the New York Rangers on Friday night.

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Petr Sykora had a goal and an assist, and Eric Belanger and Antti Miettinen also scored to help the host Minnesota Wild defeat the Rangers, 3-2, its first win in regulation this season. ''We talked all day about trusting your teammates and believing in yourself,'' said Miettinen, who brok...

Things didn't end well with the Chicago Blackhawks for Martin Havlat. His beginning with the Minnesota Wild hasn't been too good, either. It's unknown what kind of reception Havlat will receive Monday night in his return to Chicago as the Wild go for their first road victory and first winni...

Off the post, off his face, on the ice and into the net. Cal Clutterbuck might not score too many goals like that. In his first game back after missing five games with a high ankle sprain, Clutterbuck gave the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes with his improbable goal Saturd...

The Minnesota Wild should be glad to return home, even if it's for one game. The end of a four-game road trip can't come soon enough for the Carolina Hurricanes. The struggling Wild look to bounce back from their latest road defeat Saturday night when they return home to meet the Hurricanes, h...

By Associated Press The Minnesota Wild acquired right wing Chuck Kobasew from Boston on Sunday in a deal that sent right wings Craig Weller and Alexander Fallstrom to the Bruins.

By Associated Press Mikael Samuelsson scored the go-ahead goal on a power play rebound 3:49 into the third period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.

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By Associated Press Dustin Penner and Gilbert Brule each scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.

Dany Heatley scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play late in the second period and the San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday night. Jed Ortmeyer started the comeback with his first goal with the Sharks and Patrick Marleau scored twice for...

By Associated Press Pierre-Marc Bouchard was held out of the Minnesota Wild lineup for Tuesday's home opener with the Anaheim Ducks due to the center's recurring headaches.

Winning games like this was a big reason Rostislav Klesla wanted to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Klesla celebrated a new four-year contract extension by scoring a goal midway through the third period Saturday night to push the Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild, 2-1 in the seaso...

The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Petr Sykora to a one-year, $1.6 million contract. Sykora skated with the team on a tryout basis for two practices, and once he passed his physical the deal was done on Thursday. "I guess I had a good practice," Sykora joked. The 32-year-old ranked fourt...

NHL season previews often sell you an impressive bill of goods before you realize, at the end of the season,...

The snoops from Icethetics have discovered the Minnesota Wild 's new third jerseys five days before their...

The Minnesota Wild added some depth to their checking lines on Saturday, shipping the 99th and 133rd picks in this year’s draft to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for center Kyle Brodziak and the 161st pick overall. The Los Angeles Kings meanwhile shipped center Brian Boyle to the New York...

The Minnesota Wild has 14 free agents heading into this offseason. I am ranking them from 14 on down to one. The No. 1 free agent in the countdown is unrestricted free agent forward Marian Gaborik. The 27-year-old was the Wild's first ever draft pick ...

Pierre McGuire has become a prominent voice in hockey through years of blunt analysis from the broadcast booth. Now he's interested in running a team himself. The Minnesota Wild are evaluating their general manager opening, and McGuire is one of the ...

 MN And the parent Minnesota Wild called up their best players a long time ago. Yet the Houston Aeros, top farm club of the Wild, have advanced to the American Hockey League's Western Conference finals. They got there by winning two grueling seven-game ...

 CA I am a fan of the Tennesse Titans, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves and anything Longhorns and North Dakota State Bison. Steve McNair,Chris Johnson, MJ, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Kirby Puckett, Marion Gaborik, Kevin Garnett, ...

Josh Harding, Minnesota Wild. The re-signing of Niklas Backstrom in February has cast Harding's future with the Wild into question. He appears ready to step up and play more but barring injury to Backstrom he's not going to get that opportunity with the Wild. It's quite possible he could be d...

By Greg Wyshynski • Dave Pagnotta and I discussed this over on TFP's radio show this afternoon, and Mirtle agrees: The Minnesota Wild might be better off letting Niklas Backstrom walk, keeping Josh Harding and spending well-saved money elsewhere. [From the Rink]

By Greg Wyshynski • Dave Pagnotta and I discussed this over on TFP's radio show this afternoon, and Mirtle agrees: The Minnesota Wild might be better off letting Niklas Backstrom walk, keeping Josh Harding and spending well-saved money elsewhere. [From the Rink]

By Matt Romig There really wasn't much ugly and obnoxious about Minnesota's 2-0 win in Denver on Sunday. First-hand accounts had the Wild directing 66 shots toward Avs goalie Peter Budaj (37 on target) and exposing Backstrom to 33 on the other end. Minnesota's goalie was perfect on the night in recordin...

By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Minnesota (18-16-2, 4th Northwest) was a franchise in trouble. Dropping 10 of its last 13 games and losing franchise right wing Marion Gaborik to a nebulous injury, passionate Minnesota Wild hockey fans have reduced themselves to booing their own team. Often.

By Greg Wyshynski With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, a Calgary shorthanded clearing attempt was knocked down near center ice by Brent Burns of the Minnesota Wild. Suddenly, Nystrom swooped in between two Minnesota players with a burst of speed, collected the puck and deked goalie Josh Harding onto...

By Greg Wyshynski The Devils forward had four points, including three on the power play, in New Jersey's 5-1 win over the visiting Ottawa Senators. His two goals came with the man advantage, and one of them was a back-breaker at 19:06 of the second period to make it 3-1 Devils. He's been a bit under the radar, but...

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. EST; TV: KDOC, OPPV). Yes! Ducks and Oil! Kevin Lowe and Brian Burke their pride on the line in a battle of ... sigh ... we sort of miss this rivalry already. Does it carry over to the Leafs or not? Jonas Hiller vs. Dwayne Roloson tonight, as per Goalie Post.

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. EST; TV: KDOC, OPPV). Yes! Ducks and Oil! Kevin Lowe and Brian Burke their pride on the line in a battle of ... sigh ... we sort of miss this rivalry already. Does it carry over to the Leafs or not? Jonas Hiller vs. Dwayne Roloson tonight, as per Goalie Post.

By Gann Matsuda RECAP: Behind another strong effort, the Los Angeles Kings moved one game above the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon; features post-game audio interviews. Defenseman Brent Burns scored the lone Minnesota goal on a late third period p...

By Greg Wyshynski • Bruce "Malkin to the Kings" Garrioch continues to feed the flames of the Ottawa Senators' interest in Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund. Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis and assistant Lawrence Gilman were listed as scouts at MSG for last night's loss to the Rangers. [Ottawa S...

By Sean Leahy Whatever happens to both Gaborik and Backstrom, this is a very important season for the Wild franchise. They have their superstar player and superstar goaltender both on the verge of big raises. Minnesota has $37 million committed for next season, but with eight soon-to-be unrestricted...

By Melissa Grissom WESTERN CONFERENCE 3. Calgary Flames: No. 3 in the western conference, No. 1 in the Northwest Division 11. Vancouver Canucks No. 11 in the western conference, No. 3 in the Northwest Division 14. Colorado Avalanche: No. 14 in the western conference, No. 5 in the Northwest Division

By Greg Wyshynski • Alexander Radulov writes in a letter that he wants to remain in the KHL and not return to the NHL or the Nashville Predators. Perhaps the KHL will remember this strongly-worded letter if it ever stops running away from arbitration like a frightened squirrel. [Tennessean]

By Theresa Ferries The Wild lineup tonight was as follows:  Marian Gaborik, Eric Belanger, Mikko Koivu, Andrew Brunette, Stephane Veilleux, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Owen Nolan, Antti Miettinen, Colton Gillies, Benoit Pouliot, Derek Boogaard, Martin Skoula, Kim Johnsson, Nick Schultz, Brent Burns, M...

By Greg Wyshynski Patrik Elias (New Jersey Devils, LW, Round 6/Pick 98) Milan Lucic (Boston Bruins, LW, Round 10/Pick 170) David Perron (St. Louis Blues, LW, Round 12/Pick 206) Fabian Brunnstrom (Dallas Stars, LW, Round 14/Pick 242)

By Jennifer Conway Brust is a journeyman goalie who saw NHL action in eleven games for L.A. and currently plays for the Houston Aeros behind Nolan Schaefer.  He had decent numbers, going 24-16-3 in 43 games with a 2.27 GAA.  He spent the summer in Minnesota training primarily for speed. He lost some weight and feels...

By Greg Wyshynski Risebrough blows a gasket when asked such questions. "I've never had anybody tell me ever they don't want to play for Jacques Lemaire," Risebrough said. "In fact, players tell me all the time, 'Jacques Lemaire made me the player I am today, Jacques Lemaire resurrected my career.'"

Ryan Malone's big enough to lift the Cup now  MN - Minnesota is also his offseason home; he lives in Plymouth, not far from Minnesota Wild winger Mark Parrish. Malone approaches the series with a unique ... Pittsburgh Penguins: We Are the Youth Gone Wild Bleacher Report

A costly turnover by the Blues (an errant drop pass that was missed) was scooped up by Minnesota Wild forward Marion Gaborik and a two on one quickly developed. Gaborik looked pass the whole way and roofed the puck past Legaces right shoulder to give the Wild the 3-2 overtime victory. Just out...

By PJ Swenson Also noted from the latest AMSP bulletin (American Society of Media Photographers): Minnesota Wild team photographer Bruce Kluckhohn (brucekphoto.com) was featured as one of the best sports photographers. He has been shooting the Wild ...

By bigg knasty As was mentioned above, it's cold here in Minnesota, and, in wintertime, it snows here. Which is why the arena in the Twin Cities (there are two, the Target Center in Minneapolis, where the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves play, and, for our purposes here today, the only arena in the Twin Citie...

By HockeyGuy I ask why the Minnesota Wild cut down its fans in its "PondCast 169"? I would never cut the fans down but I guess when your the Wild you can do what ever you want. so send your complaints to info@wild.com and let them know you do not like being cut down! Music is by Chris Hawkey and the Power Play Band

By HockeyGuy Mikko Koivu signs one year deal with the Minnesota Wild. Music is by Chris Hawkey and the Power Play Band http://www.ChrisHawkey.com

By HockeyGuy So you think your a WILD HOCKEY FAN! Well so am I, I started to do the very first Minnesota Wild Podcast last season, them the Minnesota Wild started their own show, I quit at the end of the year, but I started to miss it, so I said I was coming back for this year! I am back, but now I am on PODSHOW!

record for goals in a season and Brian Rolston added a short-handed tally to lead the Minnesota Wild past the Calgary Flames 3-1 in the NHL on Tuesday night. ... NHL: Minnesota 3, Calgary 1 Monsters and Critics.com NHL: Minnesota 3, Calgary 1 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review