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2012-13 OVERALL NHL RANKINGS
GOALS PER GAME
GOALS AGAINST
POWER PLAY PCT
PENALTY KILL PCT
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Wild G Backstrom scratched; Harding starts
Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom left the ice during pre-game warmups and was replaced by Josh Harding as the team's starting goaltender prior to Game 1 of their first-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
about 1 day ago | Scott Powers |
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Hawks take the panic out of pressure
CHICAGO -- When Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom left the ice with an injury before the game started, Chicago Blackhawks fans probably expected an easy win over backup goalie Josh Harding.
about 1 day ago | Jon Greenberg |
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Crawford overcomes early adversity
CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford couldn’t have begun the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs any worse. The first shot the Minnesota Wild took on Crawford in Game 1 of their first-round series bypassed him and found the inside of the net on Tuesday.
about 2 days ago | Scott Powers |
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Blackhawks Edge Wild In Overtime

The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks scored on a two-on-one rush in overtime to take Game 1.
about 2 days ago | ESPN.com -
Brian Rolston retires after 17 seasons in NHL
Brian Rolston retired Tuesday after a 17-year NHL career in which he played for five teams and helped the New Jersey Devils win their first Stanley Cup.
about 2 days ago | Associated Press -
Blackhawks-Wild Series Preview

Barry Melrose previews the Blackhawks 1st round series against a team he doesn't think will put up much of a fight in the Wild.
about 2 days ago | ESPN.com -
Wild's Pominville back for playoffs?

UPDATE: Forward Jason Pominville will not suit up for the Minnesota Wild in Game 1. Apparently he didn't "feel well" when he woke up Tuesday. *** UPDATE: According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, all signs point to winger Jason Pominville returning to the Minnesota Wild lineup for Game 1 versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
about 2 days ago | Doug McIntyre | NHL Rumors -
Wild's Pominville won't play Game 1 vs. Hawks
Minnesota Wild forward Jason Pominville will not play against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of their first-round series on Tuesday.
about 2 days ago | Scott Powers |
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Hawks' Emery, Bolland out of Game 1 vs. Wild
Chicago Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery will not play against the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday because of lower-body injuries.
about 2 days ago | Scott Powers |
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Custance: Rivals scout 2013 playoff teams
Craig Custance breaks down the tactics and tendencies of every 2013 Stanley Cup Playoff team with the help of rival players, coaches and scouts.
about 3 days ago | Craig Custance | ESPN Insider - more

Blackhawks Edge Wild In Overtime
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Blackhawks Edge Wild In Overtime
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks scored on a two-on-one rush in overtime to take Game 1.Tags: NHL, Blackhawks, Wild, highlight, Cal Clutterbuck, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa, Josh Harding, Bryan Bickell - Blackhawks-Wild Series Preview
Blackhawks-Wild Series Preview
Barry Melrose previews the Blackhawks 1st round series against a team he doesn't think will put up much of a fight in the Wild.Tags: Barry Melrose, Stanley Cup, Playoffs, Preview - Wild Clinch 8th Seed In West
Wild Clinch 8th Seed In West
The Wild are playoff-bound after their 3-1 win over the Avalanche.
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2012-13 REGULAR SEASON TEAM LEADERS
Points
| G | Z. Parise | 18 |
| A | R. Suter | 28 |
| +/- | M. Cullen | 9 |
| GAA | D. Kuemper | 2.08 |
2012-13 Northwest Division STANDINGS
INJURIES
| PLAYER | POS | DATE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Backstrom | G | 5/01 | DTD |
| N. Backstrom | G | 4/30 | DTD |
| J. Pominville | RW | 4/30 | Out |
| D. Heatley | RW | 4/30 | Out |
| J. Pominville | RW | 4/29 | DTD |
TEAM HISTORY
| YEAR | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 55 |
| 2011-12 | 35 | 36 | 11 | 81 |
| 2010-11 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 86 |
| 2009-10 | 38 | 36 | 8 | 84 |
| 2008-09 | 40 | 33 | 9 | 89 |



