Krejci, Rask power Bruins to fourth straight win
Associated PressDavid Krejci scored the shootout winner and rookie goalie Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots to help the Boston Bruins win their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2009How countries are coping with injuries
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Nolan's second goal gives Wild late edge over Islanders
Associated PressOwen Nolan's goal with 67 seconds remaining, his second of the game, sent the struggling Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 20, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Souray back
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Fantasy wasteland
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash looks at the latest among fantasy defensemen, noting the Hurricanes' slow start has hurt the values of Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Myers here to stay
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash adds Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers to her rankings but warns readers to keep their expectations reasonable for the 19-year-old rookie.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Backstrom's 34 saves help Wild to first road win of season
Associated PressNiklas Backstrom made 34 saves and the Wild won on the road for the first time this season, beating the Penguins 2-1 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 31, 2009Wild chase Ellis in 2nd but extra effort from Smithson the difference for Preds
Associated PressJerred Smithson scored a short-handed goal midway through the third period to give the Nashville Predators their second regulation victory of the season, 4-3 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 28, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Shuffling Canucks D
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash establishes the pecking order for Canucks defensemen in her weekly news, notes and rankings of the position.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Koivu's effort lifts Backstrom as Wild spoil end of Avs' trip with SO win
Associated PressMikko Koivu tied the game in regulation and scored on Minnesota's first shot in the shootout, sending the Wild to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 21, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Sharks D in flux
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comWhen a player emerges on an already strong team, his minutes and production must come at the expense of others. In San Jose, Jason Demers' emergence means Rob Blake's decline is expedited that much more.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Samuelsson scores winner in third period as Canucks tame Wild
Associated PressMikael 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 17, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Replacing Souray
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comWhen a team loses its No. 1 defenseman, as the Oilers just lost Sheldon Souray, more than one player needs to step up to fill in the gap. Victoria Matiash identifies the candidates in her weekly rundown and rankings of fantasy defensemen.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Bergeron signs
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash ranks the top 75 defensemen for fantasy hockey and offers news and notes on relevant blueliners.
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