Minnesota Wild
Wild Goalie Backstrom Has Sports Hernia Surgery
Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery. The team announced that Backstrom’s operation went as planned on Thursday morning in Philadelphia. The procedure was done by Dr. William Meyers.
Wild’s Harding 1 Of 3 Up For Masterton Trophy
Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid are this season’s nominees for the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is presented to “the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
Boogaard Family Sues NHL For Son’s Death
The family of the late Derek Boogaard has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL.
Wild Lament Early Exit But Note Improvement
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.
Hossa Scores Twice As Blackhawks Eliminate Wild
Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1.
Sharp Gets 2 Goals, Blackhawks Top Wild 3-0
Patrick Sharp scored two goals for Chicago, and the Blackhawks ratcheted up their defense, putting the Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 victory Tuesday night.
Wild G Harding Out After 1st Period With Injury
Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding left Game 4 against the Chicago Blackhawks after the first period because of a left leg injury.
St. Paul Businesses Cash In On Extra Wild Games
From long lines for Wild T-shirts, to packed hockey bars even when the team’s on the road –- St. Paul’s getting a financial boost from the postseason run of the state’s favorite hockey team.
Zucker’s Goal Changed Game, Not Perspective
Playoff hockey creates interesting story lines. One of them emerging for the Minnesota Wild has been the play of Jason Zucker.
After Another Practice, Wild’s Pominville Progresses
Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville has moved closer to returning to the lineup. Pominville took part in the team’s morning skate on Tuesday before Game 4 of the first-round playoff series against Chicago.
Wild’s Suter 1 Of 3 Finalists For Norris Trophy
Montreal’s P.K. Subban, Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang and Minnesota’s Ryan Suter are finalists for the Norris Trophy, given annually to the NHL’s top defenseman.
Wild’s Wes Walz On WCCO With Game Four Preview
Veteran hockey player and broadcaster Wes Walz talked Wild playoff hockey with Dave Lee Tuesday on the WCCO Morning News.
Physical Play Key To Minnesota Wild’s Game 3 Win
The cuts and bruises on Stephane Veilleux’s face said it all.
Zucker’s Goal Gives Wild 3-2 Win Over Blackhawks
Jason Zucker scored at 2:15 of overtime to give Minnesota a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, pulling the Wild within 2-1 in the Western Conference quarterfinal series.
Wild Recall Veilleux From AHL For 4th Line Spark
The Minnesota Wild have altered their lineup in search of a spark in their first-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.




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