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Minnesota Wild Marcus Johansson (90) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to beat the Los Angeles Kings in overtime at Staples Center Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Robert Hanashiro / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 16th 2021 - 11pm

Wild battle back once again to earn win over Kings

The Minnesota Gophers found precious little room to work, especially near the Notre Dame net, in a 2-1 loss to the Irish on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Minneapolis. David Berding / The Rink Live

Hockey Jan 16th 2021 - 8pm

Midseason reset in order as Notre Dame sweeps top-ranked Gophers

Willmar senior Madison Garberding celebrates after scoring the team's first goal of the season against Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato Saturday at the Litchfield Civic Center.

Joe Brown / West Central Tribune

Hockey Jan 16th 2021 - 7pm

Girls Hockey: Willmar's offense excels against Litchfield/D-C in opener

Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot (33) makes a save against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of their Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, game at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Kelvin Kuo / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 16th 2021 - 4pm

Wild goaltender Cam Talbot explains Ghostbusters mask design

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Hockey Jan 15th 2021 - 11pm

High School: River Lakes shuts down Northern Lakes

Hockey Jan 15th 2021 - 10pm

Juniors: WarHawks storm past Blizzard

Notre Dame defenseman Spencer Stastney and Minnesota Gophers forward Blake McLaughlin got up close and personal during their game at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. John Autey / The Rink Live

Hockey Jan 15th 2021 - 10pm

Gophers don't wake in time to beat Irish, suffer first home loss

Minnesota Wild center Victor Rask (49) moves the puck while pressured by Los Angeles Kings left wing Austin Wagner (27) during the second period Thursday, Jan. 14, at Staples Center. Kelvin Kuo / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 15th 2021 - 5pm

Victor Rask at No. 1 center? It’s a possibility for the Wild

Minnesota Wild center Victor Rask (49) celebrates his goal with left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings Thursday, Jan. 14, at Staples Center. Kelvin Kuo / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 15th 2021 - 4pm

Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov reflects on NHL debut: ‘I got lucky’

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates his game-winning goal during the overtime against the Los Angeles Kings Jan. 14, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Kelvin Kuo / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 15th 2021 - 12am

Wild win opener over Kings

Hockey Jan 14th 2021 - 11pm

High School Girls: River Lakes spreads the scoring to beat Bemidji

Willmar WarHawks head coach Kirk Olimb instructs his team during a practice Oct. 1 from the Willmar Civic Center.

Patrick Bernadeau / West Central Tribune

Hockey Jan 14th 2021 - 6pm

Junior Hockey: WarHawks are ready to restart the season

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) celebrates his goal with his team against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Staples Center. Kelvin Kuo / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 14th 2021 - 5pm

Wild know what they’re up against with COVID: ‘It could ruin your season’

Minnesota Gophers forward Bryce Brodzinski fought off a check from a Notre Dame player in his team's 2-1 win over the Irish on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in a Big Ten playoff game at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis. University of Minnesota Athletics photo.

Hockey Jan 14th 2021 - 1pm

Re-targeted Gophers prepping for another defensive challenge from Notre Dame

Members of the Minnesota Gophers women's hockey team huddled around goalie Lauren Bench prior to a January 2021 game versus St. Cloud State at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. University of Minnesota Athletics photo.

Hockey Jan 14th 2021 - 1pm

A month later, Gophers-Badgers women's showdown on tap again

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) talks with a coach during the team's practice at TRIA Rink in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021. John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Hockey Jan 13th 2021 - 5pm

Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov is viewed as the savior. Is he ready for that?

After battling injuries with two different USHL teams, Eden Prairie native Michael Graham scored a dozen goals for Notre Dame as a freshman, was named the Irish's top rookie and grabbed a spot on the Big Ten's all-freshman team. Fighting Irish Media photo.

Hockey Jan 13th 2021 - 1pm

Notre Dame's Michael Graham seeks a happy homecoming as Irish visit Gophers

Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) controls the puck ahead of Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones (49) during the overtime period Sunday, March 8, at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Gary A. Vasquez / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 13th 2021 - 8am

Here's what you need to know about a 56-game NHL season that's about to get Wild

Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala (22) takes a shot on goal in the second period of a game with the Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center on March 3, 2020. Nick Wosika / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 12th 2021 - 3pm

Can rising star Kevin Fiala take Wild to the promised land?

Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason looks on during a July 15, 2020, NHL workout at TRIA Rink in St. Paul. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 11th 2021 - 4pm

How will the Wild manage their taxi squad this season?

Hockey Jan 11th 2021 - 2pm

Meet goaltender Cam Talbot, the man taking over for Devan Dubnyk in the Wild’s net

Mick Hatten is the host of The Rink Live podcast. Photo by Clint Austin, cover art by Troy Becker.

Hockey Jan 11th 2021 - 10am

Color commentator Dave Starman discusses Team USA's gold medal win at world junior championships, the NCHC Pod, calling games from a studio, Ben Holden and more

Hockey Jan 10th 2021 - 9pm

Wild prospect Marco Rossi out indefinitely with upper-body injury

Wisconsin Badgers defenseman Jesper Peltonen gave piggyback coverage to Minnesota Gophers forward Bryce Brodzinski during a game at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis., on Jan. 9, 2021. Larry Radloff / The Rink Live

Hockey Jan 10th 2021 - 7pm

Gophers bounce back boldly versus Badgers

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) celebrates after scoring a goal during a Feb. 27 game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Onn Sunday, Dumba was honored with the the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award given annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community. Raj Mehta / USA TODAY Sports

Hockey Jan 10th 2021 - 7am

Wild's Matt Dumba became a target by standing up to racism. But he knows he's not alone.

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