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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.

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.