Recent content from Sarah McLellan
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Goals by Matt Boldy 18 seconds into the third and Ryan Hartman's empty-net goal in the final minute finally earns the victory over last-place San Jose.
Wild get healthy and get a win, but playoff chances are still day-to-day
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin returned from injury on Thursday, giving the Wild back their best center and top defenseman — but eight points still stand between the Wild and the playoffs.
Wild-Sharks game preview: Eriksson Ek, Brodin back in lineup
The Wild are coming off their longest hiatus since the All-Star break, but Thursday's game vs. San Jose offers a great chance to get back up to speed, Sarah McLellan writes.
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Minnesota is a long shot in the NHL playoff race and needs to add up a few victories down the stretch.
Wild sign St. Cloud State defenseman and 2021 Mr. Hockey winner
The Wild signed St. Cloud State defenseman Jack Peart to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins next season.
Wild fall to Blues 5-4 in overtime to lose more ground in playoff hunt
They blew two leads and have the potential to fall further behind with a four-day break coming up.
With four-day break looming, Wild need a win to keep pace
Getting past the Blues on Saturday will be vital for the Wild, who are guaranteed to lose ground in the playoff race next week.
Wild vs. Blues preview: Season series finale is a must-win
The teams are battling for playoff seeding in the Western Conference with time quickly running out.
Big chance, big fail. Wild lose 6-0, miss opportunity in playoff chase.
Beating the Kings would have moved the Wild within one point of the final playoff spot. Instead, they fell behind quickly, yielded two own goals and replaced Marc-Andre Fleury midgame.
Wild defenseman Brodin undergoes MRI, misses Kings game
The extent of Jonas Brodin's absence on a depleted blue line is unclear; Dakota Mermis filled Brodin's lineup spot.