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Wild lament early exit but note improvement

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:08:43 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Making the playoffs for the first time in five years should count as progress. For the Minnesota Wild, that step forward wasn't firm enough.

Crawford, Hossa dominate as Chicago ousts Wild

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:21:18 -0400

CHICAGO - There was no way Corey Crawford could tune out the chorus this time, and he really had no desire, anyway.

Hossa scores twice as Blackhawks eliminate Wild

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:48:29 -0400

CHICAGO - Marian Hossa and the Chicago Blackhawks were well aware they'd been playoff underachievers since they captured the Stanley Cup in 2010.

Sharp gets 2 goals, Blackhawks top Wild 3-0

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:41:21 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - The Chicago Blackhawks were beaten the last game in the corners, along the boards and by an overtime goal for the Minnesota Wild.

Rookies important contributors in NHL playoffs

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38:10 -0400

CHICAGO - A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 minutes in two games and picked up his first career NHL point on an assist, but the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round.

Another win, and Wild will finally be back in

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:32 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - The time on the scoreboard was ticking toward zero. The Minnesota Wild were clinging to a one-goal lead the Los Angeles Kings weren't ready to give up on.

Coyle, Clutterbuck give Wild 2-1 win over Kings

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:18:02 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - With their grip starting to slip on a spot in the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild responded with one of their most complete, aggressive performances of the season.

Flames keep Wild treading water in playoff race

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:41:23 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Joey MacDonald made 34 saves, Mark Cundari scored a goal in his first NHL game and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-1 on Sunday night to hand the Wild a potentially harmful home loss in their push for the playoffs.