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Wild can push Canucks to brink of elimination tonight
Teams that go up 2-0 in a best-of-five series are 55-1 all-time in the NHL. Will the Wild push Vancouver into that deep hole tonight in Edmonton?
Toughness plus discipline equals winning playoff formula for Wild
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By constantly finishing their checks and closing the gap on the Canucks when Vancouver had the puck — as if a magnetic force field was pulling them there — Wild players frustrated the opposition in Game 1
Vancouver's Ferland fined $5,000 for spearing Wild player on bench
Micheal Ferland, who fought Marcus Foligno early in the game, speared Ryan Hartman midway through the third period after Luke Kunin grabbed Ferland's stick while on the Wild bench.
Too quiet in fan-less arena? Not along a vocal Wild bench
Players, coaches are creating their own buzz and energy.
Wild goes for 2-0 series lead. Get game stats and more on Gameview
The Wild and Vancouver are playing the second game in their best-of-5 series, and you can get in-game stats, a shot chart and more by tapping here. Puck drop is set for 9:45 p.m.
Team depth allows the Wild to stay fresh and weather an intense opener
Manageable shift lengths and rolling all four lines and three defensive pairings gave the Wild a balanced attack in its best-of-five qualifying-round debut.
Wild-Vancouver Game 2 preview
The Wild's series-opening victory over Vancouver was just its third Game 1 win in franchise history and first since April 16, 2015, at St. Louis.
Offense strikes early, Stalock splendid in Wild's 3-0 victory
Kevin Fiala scored early, Marcus Foligno's fight set the tone and Alex Stalock stopped 28 Vancouver shots to earn the first postseason victory of his career in Game 1 of the best-of-5 series.
Discipline and smart swagger serve Wild well in series opener
By defeating the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night, coach Dean Evason's team ended a long streak of Game 1 struggles and did so by playing a tough, intense and intelligent game.
Savoring the moment, Koivu says he's not yet looking at what's next
Wild captain Mikko Koivu is striving to not look at the playoffs as what could be his final chance at a Stanley Cup.
Wild's Dumba becomes face of hockey's racial justice movement
The Wild's defenseman steps out as the face and voice in the fight for racial justice during his speech before the opening game of the NHL's replay-to-play weekend.
Wild-Vancouver Game 1 recap
Wild goalie Alex Stalock stopped all 28 shots he faced for the shutout in only his second career playoff start.
Gameview: Follow Game 1 of the Wild-Vancouver series here
The Wild returns to play tonight with the opener in its best-of-5 series with Vancouver. Tap here for play-by-play, in-game stats, a shot chart and more from Rogers Centre in Edmonton.
Wait for Wild's return is almost over
Puck drop on Game 1 between the Wild and Canucks is 9:30 p.m. Central Time.
Life in Edmonton after quarantine
Sarah McLellan finally leaves her hotel in Edmonton after finishing up a 14-day quarantine.
'Racism is everywhere.' Dumba speaks out, kneels during anthem at NHL's return
Wild defenseman Matt Dumba helped create the Hockey Diversity Alliance earlier this summer with other pro players in the aftermath of George Floyd's death while in Minneapolis police custody.
As NHL restarts, Wild could benefit from revamped playoff format
Even in a pandemic, the Wild and 23 other teams won't stop chasing the Stanley Cup. This quirky setup may actually be the Wild's best chance in years to claim a championship.
Sarah McLellan's letters: 14 days in Canadian quarantine
Daily letters from hockey writer Sarah McLellan to her father from her 14 days of quarantine in an Edmonton hotel room.
Souhan: Props to Bettman and the NHL for saving the season
Six months ago, the NHL seemed a long shot to become a model for COVID protocols. In an upset, the NHL is now winning the dangerous game of responsibly returning to action.
Series preview: How the Wild and Canucks match up
A look at key players and stats for the opening round series.