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    April 16, 2019
    The Xcel Energy Center opened in 2000. Harrison Barden / USA TODAY Sports
    Wild, Xcel agree to lease extension through 2035
    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Wild extended their lease with the Xcel Energy Center through 2035 — a decade longer than previously agreed to. “This...
    sports/hockeyApril 16, 2019 - 4:48pm
    April 11, 2019
    Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) celebrates after scoring a power play goal in the second period against the Dallas Stars at Xcel Energy Center on March 14. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
    Jason Zucker’s goals: Stay with Wild, have a better season in 2020
    ST. PAUL — For the first time in his life, Jason Zucker had trouble tuning out the noise. Whether it was the constant questions from reporters...
    sports/hockeyApril 11, 2019 - 5:29pm
    April 10, 2019
    Minnesota Wild logo.
    What can the Wild do with No. 12 pick in the NHL draft?
    ST. PAUL -- Paul Fenton joked that he would have been “doing some hand stands” if the Wild won the NHL Draft Lottery, and with it, the ability...
    sports/hockeyApril 10, 2019 - 4:56pm
    April 9, 2019
    Paul Fenton smiles as Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold, not seen, introduces him as the team’s new general manager during a news conference in St. Paul on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Fenton, 58, will step in as the third general manager in franchise history, taking over for longtime general manager Chuck Fletcher, with whom Leipold cut ties last month. Fenton has served as the assistant general manager with the Nashville Predators since 2006. Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Paul Fenton believes Wild can be a playoff team next season. Is that realistic?
    ST. PAUL -- It’s hard to determine whether Wild general manager Paul Fenton is simply a good politician or if he truly believes the words coming...
    sports/hockeyApril 9, 2019 - 4:43pm
    Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) skates with the puck in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, April 2, at Xcel Energy Center. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
    Wild star Zach Parise played with broken right foot for final month
    ST. PAUL -- If the lingering knee injury didn’t make playing hard enough, Wild star Zach Parise was battling much more as he attempted to will...
    sports/hockeyApril 9, 2019 - 4:28pm
    Wild coach Bruce Boudreau USA Today sports file photo
    Wild will bring Bruce Boudreau back for final year on deal
    ST. PAUL -- For most of the Wild’s season-ending news conference at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, April 9, coach Bruce Boudreau sat quietly...
    sports/hockeyApril 9, 2019 - 3:37pm
    April 8, 2019
    Minnesota Wild defensemen Matt Dumba (24) skates during warmup against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Dec. 7, 2018. Dumba was a 2012 Minnesota Wild lottery pick. Perry Nelson / USA TODAY Sports
    For Wild, getting lucky at NHL Draft Lottery is best way to avoid a rebuild
    ST. PAUL -- Less than 12 months ago, Wild owner Craig Leipold wrote and sent a letter to season-ticket holders following the firing of former...
    sports/hockeyApril 8, 2019 - 7:03pm
    April 6, 2019
    Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock (32) and defenseman Brad Hunt (77) and defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) defend the goal against Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron / USA TODAY Sports
    Stars find offense late, beat Wild to clinch top wild card
    DALLAS -- Dallas' Tyler Seguin scored twice in the first nine minutes of the third period, and that's all goaltender Ben Bishop needed as the...
    sports/hockeyApril 6, 2019 - 9:59pm
    April 5, 2019
    Minnesota Wild logo.
    What’s next for Wild rookie Sturm? One more game, then final exams
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Wild rookie Nico Sturm knew something was up when all of a sudden he was at the front of the line before Tuesday’s game...
    sports/hockeyApril 5, 2019 - 6:36pm
    April 4, 2019
    Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (82) protects the puck against the Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) in the first period Thursday, April 4, at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
    Bruins blank Wild behind Halak's 26 saves
    ST. PAUL -- Joakim Nordstrom, David Pastrnak and Zach Senyshyn each scored and Jaroslav Halak was perfect in net as the visiting Boston Bruins...
    sports/hockeyApril 4, 2019 - 9:55pm
    Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Donato (6) carries the puck during the third period against the Nashville Predators March 25, 2019, at Xcel Energy Center. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Who won the Ryan Donato-Charlie Coyle trade, Wild or Bruins?
    ST. PAUL -- No doubt the best trade of general manager Paul Fenton’s tenure, albeit it is a small sample size, is the savvy move that netted...
    sports/hockeyApril 4, 2019 - 6:00pm
    April 3, 2019
    Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) leaves the ice after the Wild were defeated by the New Jersey Devils Friday, Feb. 15, in overtime 5-4 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
    Why did this season go wrong for the Wild?
    Bruce Boudreau walked into his house late Tuesday night, April 2, kicked off his shoes and aimlessly wandered the hallways, as reality slowly...
    sports/hockeyApril 3, 2019 - 5:30pm
    Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period Tuesday, April 2, at Xcel Energy Center. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
    With Wild missing playoffs, time to shut down injured star Zach Parise
    ST. PAUL -- Zach Parise proved everything he needed to prove on Tuesday night, April 2, at the Xcel Energy Center. With the Minnesota Wild playing...
    sports/hockeyApril 3, 2019 - 4:42pm
    April 2, 2019
    Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) skates with the puck in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, April 2, at Xcel Energy Center. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
    Parise sparks Wild to big win over Jets, but it’s too little, too late
    ST. PAUL -- Zach Parise could’ve shut it down. Heck, maybe he should’ve shut it down. After all, he’s dealing with what coach Bruce Boudreau...
    sports/hockeyApril 2, 2019 - 9:45pm
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    Nico Sturm ready to play for Wild … as soon as he gets his visa
    ST. PAUL -- After winning the Nico Sturm sweepstakes, the Wild aren’t wasting any time getting him in the lineup. “I expect him to play as...
    sports/hockeyApril 2, 2019 - 5:35pm
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