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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

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

Fleury injury just the latest hurdle for the struggling Minnesota Wild so far

Minnesota Wild to get a test with challenging homestand

Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gusavsson makes a save against the Colorado Avalanche earlier this season. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson gets his time to shine in net

Marc-Andre Fleury is greeted by teammate Mats Zuccarello after the Minnesota Wild's 1-0 win over Seattle on Friday.(Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Do the Minnesota Wild Have a Sustainable ‘Flower’ in Net?

Minnesota's Marco Rossi battles Anaheim's Brett Leason for control of the puck during the Wild's 4-1 win on Wednesday. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Tough Lineup Decisions for Team Looming

Minnesota Wild center Joseph Cramarossa (56) celebrates with left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) after scoring a goal during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.(Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild Finally Find the Net. What has Been the Problem?

Jordan Greenway is back practicing with the Minnesota Wild and his physical presence has been a missing element in the Wild lineup so far this season.(Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

‘The Big Rig’ is Back and What the Minnesota Wild Need in a Big Way

Oct 19, 2021; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Sam Steel (23) celebrates a second period goal against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Sam Steel In Dmitry Kulikov out

Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt,, will be a netminder for Team Sweden, and is just one of the Minnesota Wild prospects who will compete in the tournament.

Minnesota Wild prospects all over World Junior Championship rosters

Calen Addison has bounced between the Minnesota Wild and the AHL affiliate in Iowa. Will he remain with the main club the full year next season?(Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports)

What will the Minnesota Wild defensive corps look like next year?

Jun 22, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the draft board with the first round picks after the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Draft: Three Players The Wild Should Look At Drafting With Pick 24

The Minnesota Wild had the slogan "It's About Winning" for the postseason this year but the team failed to get out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs once again.(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Must Address ‘What Went Wrong?’ This Offseason

Kevin Fiala was among the players who had a disappointing postseason for the Minnesota Wild this year.(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

When needed the most, Kevin Fiala was a no-show for the Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild fans hold up a State of Hockey flag in this file photo. It seemed like the Wild were set to make a long postseason run but the year ended early like many others before. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

A sad ending for the Minnesota Wild and the State of Hockey

Marc-Andre Fleur makes a save against Vladimir Tarasenko during the Minnesota Wild's win over St. Louis on Wednesday in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series.(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild’s offense comes alive in Game 2 to tie playoff series. Now what?

St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron checks Minnesota Wild defenseman Jon Merrill during Game 1 of a Stanley Cup playoff series on Monday night in St. Paul(Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports)

Three keys for Minnesota Wild to bounce back in Game 2

ST PAUL, MN - MARCH 24: Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his game winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Kirill Kaprizov #97 in overtime at Xcel Energy Center on March 24, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Canucks 3-2. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Playoff Preview: What Do The Analytics Say?

Marco Rossi was in the Minnesota Wild lineup for two games this season. He likely will be a mainstay with the Wild next year.(David Berding-USA TODAY Sport)

Three Prospects Who Should Play In Minnesota Next Season

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello has been a reason for the franchise setting a mark for most goals in the regular season this year.(Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports)

Pass it on: Mats Zuccarello is Quietly Having a Career Season

Ryan Hartman has scored more goals this year with the Minnesota Wild than the three previous seasons combined.(Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Ryan Hartman Making an Impact with Minnesota Wild and Community

Cam Tallbot and Marc-Andre Fleury, have given the Minnesota Wild a dependable tandem in net for a potential postseason run.(Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Let’s Go! Minnesota Wild Carry Heavy but Realistic Playoff Expectations

With the 20th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Minnesota Wild selected goalie Jesper Wallstedt.(Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Timing seems right for Wild to bring in Jesper Wallstedt Next Season

Kirill Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman are reasons why the Minnesota Wild are contenders this season and should remain competitive in the future as wellDavid Berding-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Wild’s Cup Window Closes this Year. Or Does It?

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov celebrates a third-period goal with teammates against Carolina on Saturday night. Kaprizov set the franchise mark for single-season points during the 3-1 win.(James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Couldn’t go finer in Carolina. Kirill gets mark, Wild beat Canes

The Minnesota Wild select edJesper Wallstedt at No. 20 during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.(Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Deadline moves help Minnesota Wild’s present, but at what future cost?

Marc-Andre Fleury is the newest Minnesota Wild goaltender (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

You Betcha! Minnesota Wild are Serious Stanley Cup Contenders