HOCKEY

Pro

For red-hot Wild, ice-cold Winter Classic was a turning point

Minnesota bounced back with a gutsy win over the Boston Bruins, a shootout win over the Washington Capitals and a blowout win over the Anaheim Ducks.

College

Grigals stars for Nanooks in upset of Gophers

Alaska Nanooks goalie Gustavs Grigals had 36 saves as his team took an early lead and held on for a 3-2 upset of the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday in Minneapolis.

January 15, 2022 09:54 PM

Pro

Wild goaltender Cam Talbot on mend after injury spoiled his Winter Classic

The 34-year-old Talbot named an NHL All Star for the first time in his career

January 15, 2022 06:01 PM

Pro

With some healthy bodies back, Wild destroy Ducks in 7-3 win

ST. PAUL — It’s amazing how fast things can change in the NHL.

January 14, 2022 10:22 PM

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College

A night of important firsts ends with a Gophers win over Alaska

Two Minnesota Gophers scored their first goals of the season, and goalie Justen Close got a win in his first collegiate start as they won a nonconference game versus the Alaska Nanooks after a crazy week of off-ice changes and challenges.

January 14, 2022 09:35 PM

By Jess Myers

Pro

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov talks for first time since dangerous hit

The 24-year-old Russian is looking forward to All Star Weekend next month in Las Vegas.

January 14, 2022 06:41 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Prep

Raiders happy to be back on the court

It's been nearly two years since the Rochester Raiders have been able to play an adapted floor hockey game. That will change soon -- hopefully. The Raiders will have a lot of new faces in 2022, but they're excited to be back on the court.

January 14, 2022 10:00 AM

By Post Bulletin staff

Pro

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov is an NHL All Star for first time

Wild goaltender Cam Talbot was also named an All Star for the first time in his career.

January 13, 2022 07:13 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pro

On verge of return, Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek is out again

He tested positive for COVID on Thursday morning before an optional practice at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul.

January 13, 2022 03:45 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pro

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov returns to practice, will suit up this weekend

Forward was injured last week against Boston

January 12, 2022 07:02 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

NHL: Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights

Pro

Joel Eriksson Ek returns for Wild, Kirill Kaprizov could be available this weekend

It appears the Wild are on the mend after playing without nearly half of their lineup regulars in Saturday’s 3-2 shootout win.

January 11, 2022 05:06 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

NHL: Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild

Pro

Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has a knack for stepping up

Most recently, he kept the Wild afloat long enough for them to complete a comeback win over the Washington Capitals.

January 10, 2022 06:22 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

College

Gophers are shooting stars, firing 60 shots to sweep at Michigan State

For 30 minutes it looked like the troubles of 2021 had carried over to 2022 for the Minnesota Gophers. But trailing by two goals on the road, in search of their first sweep since October, the Gophers put 60 shots on the Michigan State net and scored six times, rallying to win game two of their weekend series, and to take over the top stop in the Big Ten.

January 09, 2022 12:49 AM

By Jess Myers