For the Wild, four points behind the league-leading Jets, this will be their most anticipated matchup against a division rival since they lost 2-1 to the Stars on Nov. 16.
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St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister and hire Jim Montgomery as coach
Drew Bannister is out as coach of the St. Louis Blues after less than a full calendar year on the job. Jim Montgomery is back behind the bench of an NHL team five days after he was fired by the Boston Bruins.
November 24, 2024
Wild
Playing without Kaprizov, Wild rally for a point in 4-3 shootout loss at Calgary
The Wild scored two goals late in the third period to tie the score against the Flames, completing a 2-0-1 road trip even though Kirill Kaprizov didn’t dress.
November 24, 2024
Wild
Victory over Oilers a Wild ride for veteran goalie Fleury
After letting 135-footer bounce in early, Fleury steadied himself in 5-3 victory.
November 22, 2024
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Minnesotans targeted in pro sports burglary ring
High-profile victims in Minnesota include Mike Conley of the Timberwolves and Twins co-owner Jim Pohlad.
November 22, 2024
Wild
Kirill Kaprizov gives Wild a scare but returns in victory over Oilers
The star forward came back from a brief injury absence, and two goals from Frederick Gaudreau helped Minnesota to another road victory.
November 22, 2024
Sports
Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.
November 21, 2024
Wild
Wild’s reloaded top line comes with a coattail: A second line that meshes nicely
The group of Marcus Johansson, Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman produced the first goal and the game-winner vs. the St. Louis Blues.
November 21, 2024
Wild
Wild return to the friendly road, roll past the Blues
Minnesota added to its NHL-leading success in away games, lifted by two third-period goals by Kirill Kaprizov and one by Jonas Brodin.
November 20, 2024
Sports
Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after slow start in regular season follows playoff disappointments
Boston coach Jim Montgomery, who led the Bruins to the greatest regular season in NHL history but never got them past the second round of the playoffs, was fired Tuesday, a day after the below-.500 team lost to last-place Columbus to extend its losing streak to three games.
November 19, 2024
Wild
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin return to Wild lineup
A three-game road swing begins Tuesday night in St. Louis, then the team heads to Canada.
November 19, 2024
Sports
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals’ most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.
November 19, 2024
Sports
NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision
NHL referee Mitch Dunning is fully communicative and can move all his extremities following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson in Monday night's game at Philadelphia.
November 19, 2024