Wild coach 'cautiously optimistic' Kaprizov, Spurgeon will return Thursday
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Minnesota Wild Cautiously Optimistic Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon are Back
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Even for the Wild, Hockey Day Minnesota brings a special vibe to the rink
Being in a U.S. market where hockey is the number one sport in the state, today is another example of why it’s great to be here,” Wild coach John Hynes said.
It’s gut-check time for Wild to ‘choose their hard’ again: Takeaways vs. Flames
"We're choosing to lose," coach John Hynes said after the Wild's woes at home continued with a 5-4 loss to the Flames.
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Minnesota Wild HC John Hynes "infuriated" over referees explanation for Connor McDavid's no-call elbow on Marcus Johansson
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes expressed his frustration regarding the referee's explanation following a controversial no-call on Connor McDavid's elbow to Marcus Johansson on Wednesday.
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Current and Former Minnesota Wild Head Coaches Battling for NHL Coach of the Year
The Jack Adams Award odds have been updated, with the current Minnesota Wild head coach and former among the top contenders.
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Game Recap: Flames 5, Wild 4
Andrei Kuzmenko scored twice and Martin Pospisil had a goal and an assist for the Calgary Flames as they held on for a 5-4 win against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.
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Wild after 4-0 home loss to Utah: ‘Our attitude seems tough to find’
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon were back in the Minnesota Wild lineup Thursday night, but it didn’t give them the spark they had hoped for in a 4-0 loss to the Utah Hockey Club at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild post another clunker at home, hear jeers from their fans: 4 takeaways
The Wild have a hard time explaining why there’s been such a difference in home/road splits this season. They boast a .740 points percentage (tops in the NHL) on the road so far, and .500 at home (23rd in NHL). Their Corsi-For per 60 at home in five-on-five play is 54.65 (30th in the league), and 55.03 on the road (23rd).
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Game Recap: Utah 4, Wild 0
Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves for the Wild (28-16-4), which has lost four of its past five. Forward Kirill Kaprizov had three shots in 16:39 after missing the past 12 games with a lower-body injury.
Wild endure another chilly time on home ice, lose 5-4 to Flames
Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson lands a punch on Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury during the second period Saturday. (Ellen Schmidt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Minnesota vs Calgary Prediction: the Wild Can't Let Another Defeat Happen
Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Minnesota vs Calgary, which will take place on January 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.
Scoggins: Wild wonder why they trend up when they travel and sink into discomfort at home
Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson looks back at the puck after a Utah goal in the second period Thursday at Xcel Energy Center. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)