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Wild’s Kaprizov, Boldy are scary good right now

The Minnesota Wild may have been one of the Wild Card teams in the Western Conference, but after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Tuesday and tying their first-round series 1-1, it’s clear they belong with the big boys.

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Wild coach vocal on dominance of top line in convincing Game 2 win

The Minnesota Wild may have entered their first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights as heavy underdogs, but they looked like anything but on Tuesday night.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Kirill Kaprizov's Unreal Assist Leaves Former NHL Players in Disbelief

Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov’s assist to Matt Boldy in Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights helped his team even the series and drew stunned reactions from former NHL players.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 23

5 things that stood out in the Wild's Game 2 win over Vegas

The Minnesota Wild jumped the Vegas Golden Knights for three first-period goals and went on to win 5-2 Tuesday night, leveling the best-of-seven series at one game apiece with Game 3 in St.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / April 23

Kirill Kaprizov, Wild thrash Knights, level series

Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals and had an assist as the Minnesota Wild evened their series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / April 22

Leash Tightens on Wild Goalie

The Minnesota Wild need a win against the Vegas Golden Knights. Game 2 kicks off with the Golden Knights in control of the series. Despite the Wild sticking close for most of Game 1, Vegas' experience and championship pedigree won out.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Wild Need These 3 to Step Up in Round 1

The Minnesota Wild may have lost Game 1 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, April 20, but their overall effort was substantial. Every player in the lineup was doing the best they could, and although they had a great effort, it’s clear they can raise their game even more.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Wild recall eight players as Black Aces

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have recalled eight players to serve as Black Aces for the team’s playoff run. The players are forwards Travis Boyd, Brendan Gaunce, Hunter Haight, Ben Jones, and Liam Ohgren, defensemen Cameron Crotty and Carson Lambos, and goaltender Samuel Hlavaj.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-2 Game 1 Loss

The Minnesota Wild faced the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of Round 1 on Sunday evening, April 20 in Vegas. The Wild had their full roster healthy, and they had an addition on the blueline in Zeev Buium, who made his long-awaited NHL debut.

Minnesota Wild News / Blade of Steel / April 21

NHL Linesman Helped off the Ice After Concerning Incident in Game One of Knights and Wild Series

Even the on-ice officials can get hurt from time to time; linesman Bryan Pancich found that out the hard way during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Golden Knights and Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / April 21

Minnesota Wild Rookie Zeev Buium Fined by Gary Bettman and the NHL After First Career Game

Zeev Buium is arguably the Minnesota Wild's top prospect right now. This is especially true as fellow defenseman David Jiricek remains out for the season.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 21

Missed calls and missed chances: Wild drop Game 1 to Golden Knights

The Minnesota Wild dropped Game 1 of the best-of-seven series against the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Sunday night. It was a grind from start to finish and

Zeev Buium News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Wild’s Zeev Buium to make debut in Game 1 versus Golden Knights

When the Minnesota Wild open the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday versus the Vegas Golden Knights, it will also mark the debut for star prospect Zeev Buium, Wild head coach John Hynes confirmed per NHL.com reporter Shawn Roarke.

Zeev Buium News / Bring Me The News / April 19

Zeev Buium set to become first Wild player to make NHL debut in playoffs

Zeev Buium is set to make Minnesota Wild history. Buium will make his NHL debut in Sunday's Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Minnesota Wild Need the 'Beef' Line in the Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild have had an up-and-down few weeks, dealing with injuries and inconsistent efforts in their games heading into the postseason. They had beaten teams higher in the standings than them and then lost to teams lower than them, and those losses followed outstanding efforts in the game prior.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 17

Wild's late-night Game 2 is the latest example of leagues' disregard for fans

The average NHL game lasts a hair under three hours. Add a bit of time in the playoffs. And God forbid a game goes into overtime. It's safe to say Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round series between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights, scheduled for a 10 p.m.

Zeev Buium News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

What Zeev Buium brings to the Wild

There is no shortage of anticipation around the Minnesota Wild for the coming debut of Zeev Buium. On Wednesday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, prospect analyst Steven Ellis joined the show to chat about the Denver Pioneers graduate and offer up what the budding blue-liner could do in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Breakaway on SI / April 16

Wild Take High Road in Marc-Andre Fleury's Finale

Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury didn't start the final regular-season game against the Anaheim Ducks. With the team needing a point to clinch the postseason, starter Filip Gustavsson manned the net.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Yardbarker / April 15

Wild's Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

It was a big night for the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Not only did they defeat the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, to officially clinch a wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoff field, but it also gave them a chance to give future Hall of Fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury a memorable final regular-season game.

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Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 15

Wild claim OT victory over Ducks, clinch wild-card spot

The Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth when Joel Eriksson Ek forged a tie with 21 seconds left in regulation, then the Wild wrapped up a 3-2 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks when Matt Boldy scored with 18 seconds remaining in overtime Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / April 15

Wild Clinch Return to Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just by forcing overtime with a last-minute goal against the Anaheim Ducks, the Wild clinched their spot in the postseason for the fourth time in the past five seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 16

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

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The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / April 9