Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson

A Minneapolis native, pucks fan and hybrid journalist now living and working in western Nebraska after experiencing life in both the State of Hockey and the State of Cheese.

Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy, right, and Dallas' Jason Robertson react during the third period of Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season.(Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild’s six-game preseason schedule consists of Central Division foes

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The Minnesota Wild will open the 2022-23 season with four straight games at the Xcel Energy Center.( Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

NHL schedule: Minnesota Wild open with four straight home games

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Minnesota Wild forward Nicolas Deslauriers celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. (Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports)

Wild vs. Predators: Minnesota closes out road schedule in Nashville

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Minnesota Wild draft pick Charlie Stramel puts on his sweater after being selected No 21 overall in the NHL Entry Draft at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild draft heavy on centers and home-state selections

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Minnesota Wild draft pick Charlie Stramel stands with Wild staff after being selected with the No. 21 pick in last week's NHL Entry Draft(Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild receive mixed grades for picks in NHL Entry Draft

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Matt Dumba's time with the MInnesota Wild officially came to an end Sunday. The free agent defenseman signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes.(Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports)

Defenseman Matt Dumba signs one-year contract with Arizona

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Minnesota Wild center Connor Dewar battles Florida Panthers defenseman Josh Mahura) during a matchup this past season. The teams open this Wild's schedule for this coming season in October.(Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild open regular season at home against Stanley Cup Finalist

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A Minnesota Wild fan reacts as the Minnesota Wild were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs this spring.(Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

Another Stanley Cup Final comes with the Minnesota Wild watching. When will that change?

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A Minnesota Wild fan looks on near the end of Game 6 of the first-round Stanley Cup playofff series against Dallas.(Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

Story remains the same: Minnesota Wild flame out in first round

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Dallas Stars center Ty Dellandrea ties up Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov during Game 5 in a a first-round playoff series.(Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

Believe it or not: Minnesota Wild backs are against the wall, again

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Minnesota Wild right winger Ryan Hartman skates with the puck against the Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa in the second period in Game 4.(Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports)

Here we go. Minnesota Wild head into pivotal Game 5 matchup

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Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) is congratulated by defenseman John Klingberg (3), left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) and defenseman Brock Faber (7) after scoring against the Dallas Stars in the third period of Game 3 on Friday night.(Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild have chance to grab command of first-round series Sunday

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Minnesota Wild left winger Kirill Kaprizov adjusts his helmet before a face-off against the Dallas Stars during the third period on Wednesday.(Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

Yeah, Game 2 was ugly. How will the Minnesota Wild respond at home?

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Minnesota Wild players celebrate along the boards after Ryan Hartman's goal ended Game 1 in the second overtime early Tuesday morning in Dallas.(Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

After wild opener, Minnesota will try to take command of first-round series

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The Minnesota Wild open the postseason in Dallas on Monday night. The Wild are looking to advance in the playoffs for the first time since 2015.(Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

The Minnesota Wild are in the postseason again. Is this the year they can make a run?

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Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau (89) celebrates with the bench after his goal in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

Wild vs. Golden Knights: A desert matchup with the Best in the West — for now

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