Coach John Hynes emphasized returning to “the commitment level that it takes to win” after Minnesota's fifth loss in six games and drop below .500 in games at Xcel Energy Center.
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Kirill Kaprizov ‘just happy to come back’ after one-month absence from Wild lineup
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Wild first-round pick Zeev Buium impresses at all levels
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Leading scorer Kaprizov will return Thursday for Wild after a month away
Captain Jared Spurgeon also practiced Wednesday and will play against the Utah Hockey Club.
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Analysis: Wild first-round pick Stramel sees production rise after transfer to Michigan State
College Hockey Insider: Charlie Stramel left Wisconsin and reunited with a former coach, who has him on the top line for the Spartans.
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Wild clamp down on Avalanche to end three-game losing streak
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Wild’s Jiricek finds a comfort level and a growing role after arriving via trade
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Wild even one score against Predators, but another gets out of hand
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Wild get Brock Faber, Jakub Lauko back in lineup
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Penguins’ Nedeljkovic makes NHL history as he becomes 1st goalie with goal and assist in a game
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Zach Bogosian, who made Minnesota his home before he made the Wild his team, steadies a ravaged defense
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