Koivu's return isn't enough for Wild in loss
ST. PAUL, Minn. Captain Mikko Koivu's return to the Minnesota Wild lineup was supposed to be the spark that re-energized the slippingsquad.
However, after Thursday's 5-2 loss at home to the Northwest Division-leading Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota was again searching for answers.
Told that his players seemed upset following the game, coach Mike Yeo wondered why the attitude...
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Koivu's return isn't enough for Wild in loss
ST. PAUL, Minn. Captain Mikko Koivu's return to the Minnesota Wild lineup was supposed to be the spark that re-energized the slippingsquad.
However, after Thursday's 5-2 loss at home to the Northwest Division-leading Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota was again searching for answers.
Told that his players seemed upset following the game, coach Mike Yeo wondered why the attitude...
Via Fox Sports North
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2 days ago
Koivu returns to Wild lineup after missing 8 games
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu returned to the lineup on Thursday night after missing eight games because of an injured left shoulder.
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3 days ago
Koivu’s Return Just in Time for Wild
It appears that Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu will finally be returning from a separated shoulder that he suffered against the St. Louis Blues on January 14th. Koivu has been battling to get back, and was thought to have a good chance of hitting the ice on Tuesday in the team’s 3-1 loss in Columbus, but that was not the case. However, forward Jed Ortmeyer...
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Wild begin home-heavy part of schedule
THURSDAY'S STORY LINE: Home sweet home. Home isn't a place the Wild have seen a lot of the last few months. Minnesota has played 20 of the last 29 games on the road and they are looking forward to unpacking their suitcases and being at home for awhile. Minnesota will play 18 of their final 29 games in St. Paul.
"It has been a long stretch on the road, it is something...
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Koivu cleared to return for Wild
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing the last eight games with a left shoulder injury.
Wild coach Mike Yeo said before Thursday's game against Vancouver that he expected Koivu to be back on the first line, centering Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi to face the Canucks. That was the combination at the beginning of the season...
Via AP on Fox
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Koivu returns to face Vancouver tonight
ST. PAUL, Minn. The wait and speculation is over. Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was activated from injured reserve Thursday and will be in the lineup when Minnesota hosts the Vancouver Canucks.
Koivu, who hasnt played since Jan. 14 because of a shoulder injury, has been skating in practice and for over a week, but hadnt been cleared to play. The Wild, who are tied for eighth...
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Koivu returns to face Vancouver tonight
ST. PAUL, Minn. The wait and speculation is over. Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was activated from injured reserve Thursday and will be in the lineup when Minnesota hosts the Vancouver Canucks.
Koivu, who hasnt played since Jan. 14 because of a shoulder injury, has been skating in practice and for over a week, but hadnt been cleared to play. The Wild, who are tied for eighth...
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Wild captain Koivu cleared to return, will center first line
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was cleared Thursday to return to the lineup after missing the last eight games with a left shoulder injury.
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3 days ago
Wild captain Koivu cleared to return vs. Canucks
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the ice for Thursday's game against the Northwest Division rival Vancouver Canucks.
Koivu has missed eight games with a left shoulder injury, which he suffered on Jan. 14 versus the St. Louis Blues.
The 28-year-old Finn has collected nine goals and a team-leading 24 assists in 41 games this season.
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Koivu cleared to return for Wild after 8 games out
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing the last eight games with a left shoulder injury.
Wild coach Mike Yeo said before Thursday's game against Vancouver that he expected Koivu to be back on the first line, centering Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi to face the Canucks. That was the combination at the beginning of the season...
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3 days ago
Koivu back in Wild lineup Thursday
The Minnesota Wild will have captain Mikko Koivu in the lineup when they host the Northwest Division-leading Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
Via Miami Herald
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3 days ago
Koivu returns tonight vs. Vancouver; Stoner placed on IR; Lots of interest in Ruutu
Captain Mikko Koivu will return tonight against Vancouver. A lot of teams are showing interest in Carolina winger Tuomo Ruutu.
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3 days ago
Wild captain Koivu cleared for return to action
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing the last eight games with a left shoulder injury.
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3 days ago
Game 54 Canucks vs. Wild: On a roll versus downward spiral
One of these things is not like the other!
What do the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks have in common?
A Downward Spiral - "The Wild"
They’ve both been in first place in the West this season. Fortunately for the Canucks, they are the ones who are much closer to that spot than the Wild are.
The Canucks are a virtual lock to win the Northwest, so Minnesota is looking...
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Game #54: Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks, Thursday February 9, 2012 at 7:00pm (CST), Xcel ...
Record
Pts
Div. Rank
G/G
GA/G
PP%
PK%
Minnesota Wild
(25-20-8)
58
2nd Northwest
2.21 (29)
2.45 (8)
14.4% (25)
82.8% (14)
Vancouver Canucks
(33-15-5)
71
1st Northwest
3.13 (3)
2.42 (7)
22.7% (1)
85.9% (6)
Minnesota Wild
Top 5 Scorers:
G
A
Pts
1. #15 Dany Heatley
17
21
38
2. #9 Mikko Koivu
9
24
33
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Via State of Hockey News
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Canucks-Wild Preview
The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Minnesota to take on the Wild tomorrow night. Roberto Luongo have shut out the Wild in 3 straight games. Luongo have shutout the Wild 3 times this season at Rogers Arena, stopping 90 shots. But, Alain Vigneault will go with Cory Schneider tomorrow night. The Canucks are off of a 4-3 shootout win against the Predators. The Canucks are currently...
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Koivu's return should help Setoguchi improve
WEDNESDAY'S STORY LINE: "He had a great practice today and was involved in every battle drill," said Mike Yeo when speaking of Wild Captian Mikko Koivu after practice today.
Yeo also considered Koivu's practice encouraging, but neither Yeo or Koivu would indicate if the captain will be in the lineup for tomorrow's big game against the division-leading Canucks...
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4 days ago
Koivu's return should help Setoguchi improve
WEDNESDAY'S STORY LINE: "He had a great practice today and was involved in every battle drill," said Mike Yeo when speaking of Wild Captian Mikko Koivu after practice today.
Yeo also considered Koivu's practice encouraging, but neither Yeo or Koivu would indicate if the captain will be in the lineup for tomorrow's big game against the division-leading Canucks...
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4 days ago
Points Loom Large for Minnesota Wild Tonight
At this point in the season, it’s all about getting points. The Minnesota Wild has done a decent job of that recently, gaining points in four of its last five games. However, the 8th place Western Conference team has a golden opportunity to pick up a pair tonight, as they take on the worst team in the NHL, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Minnesota has defeated the...
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Koivu to miss Tuesday's game at Columbus
TUESDAY'S STORY LINE: Mikko Koivu's return will have to wait at least one more game. Head Coach Mike Yeo said the decision to keep Koivu out of the lineup was made this morning. Koivu, who has missed seven games with an upper body injury, could likely return Thursday at home against Vancouver.
"He wants to play, but he needs a couple more days. I think we are fairly...
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Koivu to miss Tuesday's game at Columbus
TUESDAY'S STORY LINE: Mikko Koivu's return will have to wait at least one more game. Head Coach Mike Yeo said the decision to keep Koivu out of the lineup was made this morning. Koivu, who has missed seven games with an upper body injury, could likely return Thursday at home against Vancouver.
"He wants to play, but he needs a couple more days. I think we are fairly...
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5 days ago
Mikko Koivu won't return tonight in Columbus; Thursday the target
The Wild captain is in Columbus, but he won't play. It's Niklas Backstrom vs. Curtis Sanford in goal tonight..
Via Star Tribune
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5 days ago
Wild C Koivu to miss Tuesday's game with Blue Jackets
Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu won't play in Tuesday's contest versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.It will be the eighth straight game he's missed with a shoulder injury.The Wild captain suffered the injury in a Jan. 14 contest with the St. Louis Blues.The 28-year-old has nine goals and 24 assists in 41 games this season.Wild head coach Mike Yeo said Koivu could return...
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Game #54: Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 6:00pm (CST), ...
Record
Pts
Div. Rank
G/G
GA/G
PP%
PK%
Minnesota Wild
(25-19-8)
58
2nd Northwest
2.23 (29)
2.44 (8)
14.6% (24)
82.7% (14)
Columbus Blue Jackets
(14-32-6)
34
5th Central
3.25 (29)
2.82 (18)
14.5% (25)
75.4% (30)
Minnesota Wild
Top 5 Scorers:
G
A
Pts
1. #15 Dany Heatley
17
21
38
2. #9 Mikko Koivu
9
24
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Via State of Hockey News
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