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Mar 8, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) and Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) compete while Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) defends his net in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Kaapo Kahkonen Slams Door On Vegas for Shutout

Minnesota Wild: The Case For Kahkonen. He’s An NHL Goaltender

Minnesota Wild: Mats Zuccarello’s Rebound Season Has Started Well

Calder Trophy Tracking: Ranking Kirill Kaprizov and NHL’s Top Rookies

Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Victor Rask (49) celebrates with forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) and teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Outbreak Teaches NHL its Protocol isn’t Enough

Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; The Minnesota Wild celebrate after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Biggest Observations Early In Transition Season

DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 02: J.T. Compher #37 of the Colorado Avalanche fights for the puck against Nick Bonino #13 of the Minnesota Wild in the first period at Ball Arena on February 02, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild, Plagued by Injury, Drop Game Three Against the Avalanche

ST PAUL, MN - JANUARY 22: Minnesota Wild players and coaches look on during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center on January 22, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Harrison Barden/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild January Report Cards: Evaluating Every Player’s Performance

WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 26: Kevin Fiala #22 of the Minnesota Wild takes part in the pre-game warm up prior to NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on February 26, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)

Did Kevin Fiala Deserve a Three Game Suspension for Boarding?

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 05: Jordan Greenway #18 of the Minnesota Wild looks on during the game against the Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center on January 5, 2020 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Flames defeated the Wild 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The 2015 NHL Draft is Looking Much Better Than a Year Ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Jonas Brodin #25 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal with Jared Spurgeon #46, Kirill Kaprizov #97 and Nick Bjugstad #27 of the Minnesota Wild, to take a 1-0 lead, during the first period in the season opening game at Staples Center on January 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Closer Look at Minnesota Wild as First Month of Season Concludes

Jan 26, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Kings, Michael Amadio #10, Minnesota Wild, Nick Bonino #13 Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild End Losing Streak with Win Against the LA Kings

Jan 26, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Kings, Michael Amadio #10, Minnesota Wild, Nick Bonino #13 Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Holes at Center are Handcuffing Minnesota Wild Skill Players

Jan 22, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Youngsters Shine in 2021 Home Opener

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 07: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks skates for the puck against Marcus Foligno #17 of the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center on April 7, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Logan Couture; Marcus Foligno

Minnesota Wild Keys To Victory Against San Jose Sharks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Jonas Brodin #25 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal with Jared Spurgeon #46, Kirill Kaprizov #97 and Nick Bjugstad #27 of the Minnesota Wild, to take a 1-0 lead, during the first period in the season opening game at Staples Center on January 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Weekly Review: Wild Start 3-1!

Feb 11, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole (28) controls the puck against the Ottawa Senators in the third period at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Acquire Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Ian Cole

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks in goal during a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Honda Center on November 05, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Three Keys to Success for Minnesota Wild Over Anaheim Ducks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his game winning goal with Greg Pateryn #29 and Carson Soucy #21 during a 4-3 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on January 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Wild Finish as Minnesota Defeats Kings in Overtime

Jan 14, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Wild center Victor Rask (49) celebrates his goal with left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Emerge Victorious In Overtime Kiriller

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League speaks to the media at Crowne Plaza Times Square on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Season Preview: Breakout Players and Impact of Offseason Moves

Aug 6, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala (22) skates during warmup against the Vancouver Canucks during Western Conference qualifications at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Good Start to Season is Key for the Minnesota Wild

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 07: Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game Four of the Western Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 07, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Division Realignment: Ranking the Minnesota Wild’s Competition

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 26: A dejected Kirill Kaprizov #7 of Team Russia leaves the ice after losing to Team USA in a preliminary game at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship at the Air Canada Centre on December 29, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Team USA defeated Team Russia 3-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Top 10 Prospects in the Minnesota Wild Organization

PETERBOROUGH, ON - MARCH 14: Marco Rossi #23 of the Ottawa 67's skates against the Peterborough Petes during an OHL game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on March 14, 2019 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The 67's defeated the Petes 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Have the Minnesota Wild Found First Line of the Future?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Mikael Granlund #64 of the Minnesota Wild waits before a faceoff during the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on November 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Can the Minnesota Wild Find a Black Friday Discount in Free Agency?

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 02: Head Coach Bob Motzko of the USA watches the action from the bench during a World Jr. Summer Showcase game against Sweden at USA Hockey Arena on August 2, 2017 in Plymouth, Michigan. The USA defeated Sweden 3-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bob Motzko

Golden Gophers Open Season with Decisive Penn State Sweep

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 08: Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on February 8, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Revisiting if Minnesota Wild Could Trade For Brock Boeser