Hockey Wilderness 1 hour ago
3 Things We Learned: Dumba-less Wild get blanked by San Jose
After going 1-5 before their most recent stretch of winning two out of three, the Wild were back in action Tuesday night against the red hot San Jose Sharks who have won four in a row looking for their season long fifth win in a row. Two goals 29 seconds apart in the 2nd would prove to be the difference as the Wild would be shut-out for the second time in their last six games. Thing 1: Good to see someone provide a spark When a team has been struggling as of late, and even struggling to find the back of the net in the current game they are in, it’s always good to see someone drop the...
Hockey Wilderness 1 hour ago
Wilderness Walk: Blood in the Water
Sharks prey on struggling Wild, Gritty vs. Santa, and NHL news and notes in the Walk The San Jose Sharks came to our pond last night, and found a sputtering, struggling prey. The ambush was over in a flash. Two goals, 29 seconds apart in the second period. A third goal, 51 seconds into yet another lackluster third period. In the end, the Sharks continued their hot streak, and despite a strong first period, the Wild were left looking for answers in the offensive and defensive zones. The Wild have two more games before the holiday break, their next being at the Pittsburgh Penguins on...
The Hockey Writers 4 hours ago
Sharks Shutout Wild – Couture Scores Twice
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Logan Couture scored twice and Martin Jones made 26 saves for his first shutout this season and the 20th of his career in the San Jose Sharks' 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Joe Pavelski added his 21st goal for ... The post Sharks Shutout Wild – Couture Scores Twice appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 9 hours ago
Wild’s offense searching for answers after getting blanked by Sharks
Sarah McLellan recaps the 4-0 loss to the Sharks in her Wild wrap-up.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 9 hours ago
Wild can’t catch up to Sharks in another home loss
Coach Bruce Boudreau discusses the 4-0 loss to the Sharks.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 10 hours ago
Offense dries up as Wild closes out homestand with loss to Sharks
After scoring 12 goals in the first two games, the Wild had just two in the second half of its homestand.
Hockey Wilderness 11 hours ago
Wild blanked by Sharks 4-0 on home ice
Hoping to salvage a home stand, the Wild ran into an absolute buzz saw named the San Jose Sharks. With a 6-1 record in their last 7 games, the Sharks definitely had their game firing on all cylinders by blanking the Wild 4-0 in St. Paul. Logan Couture scored twice, Joe Pavelski got one, and something called Lukas Radil finished the night off as the Wild still have issues with having losses snowball. The first period was the best period for the Wild all game. Staal hit the post after the puck glanced off Jones early. Jordan Greenway couldn't bury a chance shortly there after. Jones looked...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 11 hours ago
Too many lapses, too little offense as Wild falls to Sharks
San Jose scored twice in a 29-second span in the second period
Hockey Wilderness 15 hours ago
Gamethread: Wild vs Sharks
The Wild badly need a win against a very formidable Sharks squad. No Matt Dumba tonight, yes Mikko Koivu and Jason Zucker. What say you, Wilderness? Here are the projected lineups, thanks to DailyFaceoff.com.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 22 hours ago
Wild closes out homestand vs. Sharks without Matt Dumba
The defenseman will be sidelined at least this week with an upper-body injury, but captain Mikko Koivu is ready to return.
Fear The Fin 22 hours ago
Sharks at Wild Preview: Injured Wild not so easy pickings for Sharks
With Dumba out and Koivu and Zucker making returns, a shaky Wild still poses a threat. It’s been too long since the San Jose Sharks (18-11-5, 3rd Pacific) were really rolling. But fresh off a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks and winning six of their last seven games, the Sharks are in their best stretch of the season so far. For the Minnesota Wild (17-13-2, 4th Central), after getting off to a slow start, they’ve found consistency in their game for most of the season. December has started out rough for Minnesota, though, and the lose of three key players have made things all the...
Hockey Wilderness Dec 18, 2018
With the Sharks swimming into town, the Wild will proceed without Matt Dumba
The NHL’s leading goal scorer among defensemen was injured Saturday, but Mikko Koivu and Jason Zucker are expected to return for Minnesota. MINNESOTA WILD VS SAN JOSE SHARKS7:00PM Central, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MinnesotaTV: Fox Sports-NorthRadio: KFAN 100.3 and affiliatesStreaming: Fox Sports Go app The Wild badly need to stop messing around and start stringing together some wins again. The nice point buffer that had been built in the first two months of the season to give the team early breathing room over most of its Central Division opponents is now very much a thing of the...
Hockey Wilderness Dec 18, 2018
Wilderness Walk: We’re gonna need a bigger boat
Catch up on the latest news in hockey before the Minnesota Wild faceoff against the San Jose Sharks, who are riding a four game win streak. Tonight, the Minnesota Wild will face the San Jose Sharks, who arrive in Minnesota riding a four game win streak. Wild News Significant loss: Matt Dumba, the NHL’s top goal-scoring defenseman, is sidelined | The Athletic “Matt Dumba is expected to be sidelined until after the upcoming Christmas break.” 3 on 3: The Holiday Break is Nigh | Zone Coverage “Let’s take a look at the good and bad with the Wild as they near the break.” Jordan...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 17, 2018
Wild-San Jose game preview
Surging Sharks have had trouble winning at the X.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 17, 2018
Just as Mikko Koivu returns, Wild loses Matt Dumba, its top-scoring defenseman
Another injury to a key player tests Wild’s depth.
