Wild's belief never wavered, which makes Game 7 defeat harder to swallow
Three second-period goals too much for Minnesota to overcome in season-ending loss in Las Vegas
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
LAS VEGAS -- The Minnesota Wild's rally from 3-1 down in this best-of-7 series wasn't meant to be just a cutesy story about perseverance or resiliency.
There was genuine shock when the Wild lost Game 4 and faced elimination as it put its season on the line, back here, in Game 5.
But there was also a steadfast belief that the Wild - if it just continued what it was doing - would be able to get a win, build momentum and find its way back into this series.
Postgame Hat Trick: Golden Knights 6, Wild 2
Minnesota's series rally comes up one game short as Vegas advances in Game 7 victory
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
The Wild lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 in Game 7 of its First Round series Friday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Wild.com's Dan Myers gives three takeaways from the game in the latest edition of the Postgame Hat Trick, powered by Xcel Energy:
Wild Warmup: Minnesota at Vegas, Game 7
After trailing 3-1 in the series, Wild aims to complete comeback Friday night in deciding final game in Las Vegas
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
The essentials
Who: Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights, Game 7 (best-of-7 series tied 3-3)
Puck drop: 8 p.m. CT
Watch: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports App, NBCSN
Listen: KFAN FM 100.3, Wild Radio Network, Wild NHL App
Follow: @mnwild, @mnwildscribe; GameCenter
Wild forces Game 7, where it hopes another franchise hero can be made
Minnesota a perfect 3-0 in series-deciding final games since entering the League in 2000
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
ST. PAUL -- Andrew Brunette in 2003. Darby Hendrickson a round later. Nino Niederreiter in 2014.
Some of the most iconic goals in Wild history have been scored in Game 7s. It's where legends are made. And after a three-goal third period in a do-or-die third period, the Wild could have another player etch his name into the minds of fans in the State of Hockey following a thrilling 3-0 win to force a decisive final test in Las Vegas on Friday night.
Buckle up, Wild fans. Game 7, here they come.
Postgame Hat Trick: Wild 3, Golden Knights 0
Hartman, Fiala, Bjugstad score third-period goals to break scoreless tie as Wild forces Game 7 Friday in Las Vegas
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
The Wild defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of it's First Round series Wednesday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Wild.com's Dan Myers gives three takeaways from the game in the latest edition of the Postgame Hat Trick, powered by Xcel Energy:
Wild Warmup: Minnesota vs. Vegas, Game 6
Series shifts back to St. Paul as Minnesota aims to keep season alive on home ice
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
The essentials
Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights, Game 6 (VGK leads best-of-7 series 3-2)
Puck drop: 8:15 p.m. CT
Watch: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports App, NBCSN
Listen: KFAN FM 100.3, Wild Radio Network, Wild NHL App
Follow: @mnwild, @mnwildscribe; GameCenter
Parise's goal packs a punch as Wild brings series back to St. Paul
Veteran winger tallied first goal of postseason after being scratched the first three games
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
LAS VEGAS -- Zach Parise's vantage point for Monday night's Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena was quite a bit different than it was for the first two games of the series played here last week.
After being parked high above Section 103 as a healthy scratch for Games 1 and 2, Parise had a front-row seat to the festivities as the best-of-7 series made its Vegas return.
The veteran winger's goal midway through the first period gave the Wild a lead it wouldn't relinquish as Minnesota staved off elimination in a 4-2 victory, forcing a Game 6 Wednesday night in downtown St. Paul.
Postgame Hat Trick: Wild 4, Golden Knights 2
Three-goal first period ignites Minnesota in season-saving win in Las Vegas
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
The Wild defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of its First Round series Monday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Wild.com's Dan Myers gives three takeaways from the game in the latest edition of the Postgame Hat Trick, powered by Xcel Energy:
Wild Warmup: Minnesota at Vegas, Game 5
With backs against the wall, it's win-or-go-home for Wild Monday night in Las Vegas
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
The essentials
Who: Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights, Game 5 (VGK leads best-of-7 series 3-1)
Puck drop: 9:30 p.m. CT
Watch: Bally Sports North PLUS, Bally Sports App, CNBC
Listen: KFAN FM 100.3, Wild Radio Network, Wild NHL App
Follow: @mnwild, @mnwildscribe; GameCenter
Wild's objective with season on brink: win one, and take it from there
Minnesota aims to create its own puck luck on the road after a couple of unfortunate breaks wreak havoc at home
by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com
ST. PAUL -- The circumstances were different, but unfortunately for the Wild, the outcome yielded the same result.
Faced with some early adversity in the form of an overturned goal, Minnesota just couldn't overcome it on Saturday in a 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. The Knights now lead the best-of-7 series 3-1, forcing the Wild to win each of the next three games or see its season come to a close.
"That was a huge turning point," said Wild defenseman Ian Cole. "That was a huge game, either makes the series 2-2 or makes it 3-1. Obviously we didn't get it done, and that's very unfortunate."