Niklas Backstrom has sports hernia surgery, expected ready for season Updated: 9 days ago Veteran goaltender Niklas Backstrom underwent successful sports hernia surgery on Thursday, the Minnesota Wild announced. [Full Story]

Wild goalie Josh Harding among 3 finalists for Bill Masterton Trophy Updated: 11 days ago Wild goaltender Josh Harding is one of three nominees for the NHL's Bill Masterton Trophy, along with Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid. [Full Story]

Myers: Wild GM saw enough improvements to stick with Mike Yeo Updated: 13 days ago Mike Yeo's presence at Wild GM Chuck Fletcher's season ending press conference made it abundantly clear that the coach will get a third season behind the bench. [Full Story]

Wild GM Chuck Fletcher says Mike Yeo will stay: 'He's our coach' Updated: 14 days ago Xx [Full Story]

Mike Yeo mum on future after Wild eliminated: 'I can't answer that' Updated: 16 days ago Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1. [Full Story]

Wild say their goodbyes after season ends in Chicago Updated: 16 days ago

Wild sign 19-year-old forward Raphael Bussieres to entry-level deal Updated: 16 days ago The Minnesota Wild have signed their second-round pick in last year's NHL entry draft, 19-year-old Canadian forward Raphael Bussieres, to an entry-level contract. [Full Story]

Wild won't reveal goalie for Game 5: 'It's desperation time right now' Updated: 17 days ago Niklas Backstrom got hurt before Game 1. Josh Harding got hurt in Game 4. And Darcy Kuemper gave up a soft goal on the first shot he faced Tuesday night. Who will get the call for Thursday's game 4? Coach Mike Yeo isn't saying. [Full Story]

Myers: Sitting in a 3-1 hole, Wild left to ponder the 'what ifs' Updated: 18 days ago After Tuesday's 3-0 win by the Blackhawks over the Wild, giving Chicago a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, only the most hard-core Minnesota optimist could feel this season is anything but lost, Jess Myers writes. [Full Story]

Wild comes up empty on six PP chances, falls into 3-1 hole to Chicago Updated: 18 days ago Patrick Sharp scored two goals for Chicago, and the Blackhawks ratcheted up their defense, putting the Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

Bryan Bickell and Marco Scandella have to be separated by a ref Updated: 18 days ago

Wild recall six more players; Game 5 set for another late start Updated: 18 days ago The Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday they've recalled six more players from their AHL affiliate. They are: forwards Zach Phillips, Justin Fontaine, Brett Bulmer and Chad Rau; defenseman Kyle Medvec; and goalie Jeff Deslauriers. [Full Story]

Ryan Suter named one of three finalists for NHL’s Norris trophy Updated: 18 days ago Ryan Suter was named as one of three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is handed out every season to the defenseman that exhibits "the greatest all-around ability." [Full Story]

Zulgad: Only question is what took Wild so long to get physical? Updated: 19 days ago The Wild's decision to get physical against the Blackhawks on Sunday was a good one and should continue in Game 4 of their playoff series on Tuesday but, as Judd Zulgad writes, the real question is why it took Mike Yeo's team so long to take this app [Full Story]

Charlie Coyle believes Wild can carry over Game 3 momentum Updated: 19 days ago Charlie Coyle on the Game 3 OT win, series with Blackhawks [Click to listen]

Wild adds more roster depth by recalling Matt Dumba, Carson McMillan Updated: 19 days ago With the Houston Aeros' season coming to a close over the weekend, the Minnesota Wild have recalled two more players for playoff roster depth -- defenseman Mathew Dumba and forward Carson McMillan. [Full Story]

Myers: Wild's win serves as reminder of what playoff hockey is about Updated: 20 days ago The Wild pulled within 2-1 of the Chicago Blackhawks in their first-round playoff series Sunday with a 3-2 overtime victory at Xcel Energy Center. As Jess Myers writes, the fact Jason Zucker scored the winning goal helped to serve as a reminder of wh [Full Story]

Jason Zucker's overtime goal lifts Wild to playoff victory over Blackhawks Updated: 20 days ago Jason Zucker scored at 2 minutes, 15 seconds of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at Xcel Energy Center. The win pulled the Wild within 2-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Blackhaw [Full Story]

Wild's Jason Zucker has reason to celebrate after win over Blackhawks Updated: 20 days ago

Wild recalls Dowell, Granlund, Veilleux from Houston for Game 3 Updated: 20 days ago The Minnesota Wild has recalled forwards Jake Dowell, Mikael Granlund and Stephane Veilleux from the Houston Aeros in time for Sunday's Game 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks. [Full Story]