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Team scrambles for backups

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The Minnesota Wild are left scrambling after their equipment van catches fire, destroying an undetermined amount of equipment.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Koivu restores Wild's lead in first period as Minnesota beats Montreal

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Mikko Koivu broke a first-period tie with a power-play goal, and Niklas Backstrom made 30 saves, leading the Wild to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 17, 2009

In the Crease: Halak on the move?

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh looks at a potential change in Jaroslav Halak's value if he gets traded soon.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

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Preview | December 16, 2009

Zidlicky's goal with 39 seconds left lifts Wild over Jackets

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Marek Zidlicky scored with 39 seconds left, snapping a tie and giving the Wild a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 15, 2009

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Preview | December 14, 2009

Havlat solves Kiprusoff in OT as Flames get winner on 46th shot

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Martin Havlat scored at 3:15 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 11, 2009

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Preview | December 10, 2009

In The Crease: Replacing Razor

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh evaluates Brian Boucher's value as the temporary starter for the Philadelphia Flyers in his weekly wrapup of all fantasy things goalie-related.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Backstrom's first shutout of season carries Wild past Avalanche

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Niklas Backstrom made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, Antti Miettinen scored for Minnesota, and the Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Bryzgalov earns NHL-best 4th shutout as Coyotes win 5th in row

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Ilya Bryzgalov recorded his NHL-leading fourth shutout and the Coyotes won their fifth straight, 2-0 over the Wild on Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 07, 2009

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Preview | December 04, 2009

Latendresse scores SO winner to power Wild to fourth straight win

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Guillaume Latendresse scored the winning goal in the shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 04, 2009

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Preview | December 03, 2009

In The Crease: Bruins time-share

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

With Tim Thomas back in net, what will the Bruins do with goalie-of-the-future Tuukka Rask, who's play deserves to be rewarded with more starts?

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009