New York Rangers Top Minnesota Wild 5-2

Minnesota Wild fans remember Marian Gaborik and Derek Boogaard. Both players entertained the Minnesota crowd for years before signing as free agents with the New York Rangers. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Wild came out flat and were buried 5-2 by the New York Rangers. The Rangers got 3 second period goals and didn't look back. Matt Cullen and Martin Havlat scored for the Minnesota Wild but it was too little too late. The Minnesota Wild were outshot 17-4 in the 2nd period, something that they need to quickly fix.

Minnesota Wild Defeat Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in OT

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime on Friday night. Back up goaltender Jose Theodore stopped 41 shots. Scoring for the Minnesota Wild was Brent Burns, Cal Clutterbuck, Mikko Koivu, and John Madden. Koivu scored with a little over a minute left in regulation to send the game into overtime. John Madden put home a rebound with 40 seconds left in overtime to win the game. It was a fun game to watch and gave the Wild 3 straight victories at 10-6-2.

Minnesota Wild Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1

The Minnesota Wild got back on the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Wild scored 3 goals in the first period, with Cal Clutterbuck, John Madden, and Antti Miettinen lighting the lamp. Eric Nystrom sealed the victory for an empty-netter and his 1st goal of the season. Martin Havlat chipped in 3 assists. The win left the Minnesota Wild with a 2-2 away trip. Next up is the Anaheim Ducks at home on Wednesday, November 17th. Get your Minnesota Wild tickets at Ticket King!

Minnesota Wild Lose to Atlanta Thrashers and Florida Panthers

The Minnesota Wild were fresh of a 3 game win streak. However, that success could not duplicate and they were defeated by the Atlanta Thrashers and Florida Panthers. On Thursday, the Atlanta Thrashers took it to the Minnesota Wild by a score of 5-1. The next night, the Minnesota Wild lost to the Florida Panthers 2-1. Defenseman Brent Burns was suspended 2 games for an after the game skirmish. After watching the Atlanta Thrashers game, I was proud to be a Minnesota Wild fan since it looked there was about 1,000 people at the game. I'm glad that we are blessed at the "State of Hockey".

Minnesota Wild Win 3 In a Row

The Minnesota Wild have won 3 in a row. They have defeated the San Jose Sharks (1-0), the Calgary Flames (2-1), and Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2). They currently have 16 points through 13 games and are in 2nd place in the Division. Brent Burns and Niklas Backstrom have played great thus far and could be on their way to All-Star Game appearances if they keep it up. This week the Minnesota Wild will play at the Atlanta Thrashers (Thursday) and Florida Panthers (Friday).

Minnesota Wild Lose to Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Saturday night at the Xcel Energy Center. Marek Zidlicky was the lone goal scorer for the Wild. Troy Brouwer had a goal and assist for the Chicago Blackhawks. Marty Turco had 25 saves after being benched. The game was a sellout at the X and now will host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. So far, the Wild are 4-4-2 for 10 points.

Minnesota Wild Defeat Washington Capitals 2-1

The Alexander Ovechkin show came through St. Paul last night. However, it wasn't the show that they had in mind. The Minnesota Wild slugged out a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. The Capitals superstar, Ovechkin, scored the team's only goal. Chuck Kobasew and Mikko Koivu scored for the Minnesota Wild. It was a solid victory for the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom made 21 saves.

Minnesota Wild Lose 5-1 to Vancouver Canucks

The Minnesota Wild were defeated by the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night. The Vancouver Canucks scored the first 4 goals of the game and the Wild were not able to mount a comeback. Antii Miettinen was the lone goal scorer for the Minnesota Wild. The loss caps a wild week for the Wild and Canucks. Vancouver goon Rick Rypien was suspended 6 games after grabbing a Minnesota Wild fan when he was headed to the locker room. The Minnesota Wild will now play the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night at the Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota Wild Defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-2

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night thanks in large part to a 3 goal 1st period. Kyle Brodziak scored twice to open up the period and Guillaume Latendresse added another in the 1st. The Oilers made it interesting in the 3rd period when it was 3-2 until Brent Burns put home an empty-netter from the opposite end of the rink. It was a nice all around game by the Wild and they will now play at Vancouver tonight.

Minnesota Wild Down Vancover Canucks 6-2, Fan Gets Shoved

The Minnesota Wild trounced the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Tuesday night, however that isn't the headline after the game. The headline happens to be Canuck forward Rick Rypien who grabbed a Minnesota Wild fan after he was headed to the dressing room. In any sport, athletes are not allowed to touch fans. Rypien has already been indefinitely suspended and will have a hearing on Friday to determine how long. For the game itself - the Wild had 6 different goal scorers and built a 6-1 lead midway through the 2nd period. Zidlicky, Clutterbuck, Latendresse, Madden, Brunette, and Cullen scored for Minnesota. Talk about goals!

Minnesota Wild Fall to Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2

The Minnesota Wild lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 at home on Saturday night. RJ Umberger scored a shorthanded goal in the 3rd period and that proved to be the game-winner. Brent Burns and Cal Clutterbuck scored for the Minnesota Wild. The announced attendance of the Xcel Energy Center was 17,336. That is the Wild's first non-capacity crowd for a regular-season game in franchise history. Next up is the Vancouver Canucks at the Xcel Enery Center on Tuesday.

Matt Cullen Impressive So Far

Minnesota native Matt Cullen has looked impressive so far wearing a Wild uniform. He has scored 2 goals and added 2 assists for 4 points through 3 games. He has showed good poise and hockey IQ in his Wild debut. If Cullen can become a point-per game player here, it would be a huge upgrade from last season. He has a good, hard shot and looks like he will be at the top of the power play. Hopefully his scoring will be contagious with the team.