Avalanche's Sam Malinski returns home for playoff series against Wild
A defenseman for the Avalanche, 27-year-old Sam Malinski scored his first career playoff goal in Game 1 against the Wild.
Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama meet in playoffs for first time
The league has never seen someone quite like Wembanyama. He's an MVP finalist and won the Defensive Player of the Year award over Gobert. The two are similar in countless ways.
Wild's Brock Faber having offensive outburst in NHL playoffs
Brock Faber's third career pro hockey game was a playoff game. That was three years ago. Fast forward to the present, and the 23-year-old has taken a huge step forward offensively in these playoffs.
Wild hopeful about Zuccarello's return to ice after Game 1 injury
If he's able to play on Tuesday, it will be a big boost for Minnesota's top line and its top power-play unit.
Vikings' draft captain Brzezinski touts "synergy" with O'Connell
Rob Brzezinski is keeping the makeup of the draft room pretty similar to previous years in his first time calling the shots. But let's be clear, the way he and Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell work together in this process will determine its success.
Jefferson looking to new Vikings QB Murray for "big, exciting plays"
So far in his career, at least lately, Justin Jefferson has not had consistency in the guy throwing to him. Enter Kyler Murray.
Kale Misegades on helping lead Henning basketball to state semifinal
Kale Misegades averaged a 36 point double-double this season as his Henning Hornets went undefeated until the state semifinal, where they got upset in overtime to the eventual state champs.
Minnesota native Nate Heise helps lead Iowa State to Sweet Sixteen
Nate Heise is normally the first guy off the bench, but the product of Lake City, Minnesota, rose to the occasion, making a bigger impact as the Cyclones advanced to Friday's Sweet 16 game versus Tennessee.
Two-sport athlete Deron Russell gears up for state basketball tournament
Deron Russell has long been a problem for opposing teams. The Waseca, Minnesota, star broke his own school record in the section semifinal game with a 51-point performance.
Two high school basketball coaches also lead 4th grade team together
Yes, the leaders of arguably the top two pound-for-pound high school squads in Minnesota also are co-head coaches of a fourth grade basketball team.
Northfield boys basketball team making 1st appearance at state in 94 years
The Northfield boys basketball team is set to play in their first state tournament in 94 years. The Raiders beat Austin 60-51 in the section final to earn their state berth
Minnesota kids embrace the March blizzard: "It makes me really happy"
It might be a pain and cause travel chaos, but Minnesota's weekend blizzard is also bringing a lot of fun, especially for furry friends who got to have a fun snow day with their owners, and people who wait for this weather.
Nico Sturm knows what' needed of him as Wild enters home stretch
For the Minnesota Wild, every game matters as the season reaches the final stretch. Niceo Sturm knows it.
Dan Halonen's 39-goal season leads Delano to state hockey tournament
Inside the rink in Delano, Minnesota, state tournament preparations are ongoing.
Rosemount boys hockey team returning to state for 1st time in 34 years
The Rosemount boys hockey team is going to their first state tournament since 1992. The Irish beat St. Thomas Academy in the section final to punch their ticket.