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The State of Hockey... In the State of Hockey (Minnesota Wild Preseason Edition)

Defenseman Matt Dumba signs one-year contract with Arizona

Minnesota Wild receive mixed grades for picks in NHL Entry Draft

Minnesota Wild draft heavy on centers and home-state selections

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy and fans celebrate a hat trick goal against the Seattle Kraken in the third period at Xcel Energy Center.(Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports)

Wild vs. Avalanche: It doesn’t get much bigger than this (in the regular season)

Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jared Spurgeon during Saturday afternoon's win over Chicago in St. Paul.(Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild are a first-place team. This week will test if they can stay there.

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello celebrates a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at Mullett Arena on Sunday . (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

Wild vs. Blues: Streaking Minnesota ends four-game road trip in St. Louis

FMinnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday(Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports)

Wild vs. Kings: Where does Minnesota go from here?

The Minnesota Wild play in Arizona on Monday night, the team's first game since Jan. 28.(Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild open second-half playoff push in Arizona

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Washington Capitals in the second period on Tuesday.(Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild finding success away from home ice once again

Kirill Kparizov celebrates a second-period goal wth the Minnesota Wild bench on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.(Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild vs. Sabres: A matchup of two scoring sensations

The Minnesota Wild celebrate a goal by Jared Spurgeon (46) during Sunday's game against the Ottawa Senators.(Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports)

The Minnesota Wild are streaking into the holiday season

Kirill Kaprizov has 12 points over the last two weeks and is a reason why the Minnesota Wild are riding a four-game winning streak entering Wednesday's m,atchup with Calgary.(Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

‘Ugly’ wins for the Minnesota Wild but Kirill Kaprizov’s game remains pretty

Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason heads a group that has struggled offensively and defensively at times this year, and also dealt with injuries.(Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

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

The Minnesota Wild have won just two games at home this season and open a seven-game homestand on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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?