Clik here to view.
Wild Blog: Finding Ways To Win
It is amazing to me how this Wild team just keeps finding ways to win, and the fan in me is loving every minute of it! We just keep climbing up those playoff ranks and just take a moment to let these...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NHL Playoffs: Six Potential Matchups We’re Dying To See
Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports The hits are getting harder, the intensity is ramping up and it’s almost time for the best part of the NHL season: Stanley Cup Playoff hockey. Certain teams are getting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Wary Of Letting Up With Playoff Spot Not Quite Secure
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have put themselves on solid footing for the playoffs. They’re not in yet, though. That determination and desperation they’ve been taking to the ice,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Blog: Win And You’re In
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Win and you’re in. Sounds easy enough right? But when it comes to the Minnesota Wild it seems nothing is easy. The Wild had a chance to clinch a playoff spot Monday night in front...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Simple Switch Producing Big Results For Wild’s Vanek
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — You can point to Devan Dubnyk as the biggest reason the Wild are in the playoffs. And you’d be right. But give Thomas Vanek a lot of credit, too. Sure, point to the arrival of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Burnsville Man Charged With Selling Fake Wild Tickets
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150409192445910AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Wild are going to the NHL playoffs, but police say they’re worried some fans are being taken for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round Preview
Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports Christmas is a good time and all, but the “most wonderful time of the year?” Not in my book, sorry Andy Williams. The most wonderful time of the year is unquestionably...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NHL Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Preview
Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports The most wonderful time of the year is unquestionably playoff hockey time, which begins tonight and will remain with us for the better part of the next two months. So now...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blues To Start Allen In Goal To Open Playoffs Against Wild
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues are going with the hot hand in goal to start the playoffs, choosing rookie Jake Allen over veteran Brian Elliott. The 24-year-old Allen was 5-1-1 with 1.32 goals...
View ArticleClik here to view.
With The Wild Away, Fans Fill Downtown St. Paul For 1st Playoff Game
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150416185151817AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With the Minnesota Wild in St. Louis, 562 miles separate them from their fans. But in downtown St. Paul...
View ArticleClik here to view.
WCCO Saturday Morning Links & Recap (April 18)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — From hockey to baseball to bikes and records, there’s a whole lot going on this weekend, and WCCO’s got you covered! First things first, it’s playoff season and the Wild are IN!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Poised For ‘Unemotional’ Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s going to be tough for folks to get to sleep after Game 4 is over. What will be the keys to Wednesday night’s matchup? Start with what you don’t do. So you lead the series 2-1....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Before Game 5, Wild Aim To Forget Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There is not much left to be said after the 6-1 shellacking that the St. Louis Blues dished out to the Minnesota Wild in Game Four of the NHL Playoffs, except this: The team that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top Goals, Saves From Stanley Cup Playoffs Round One
By Ryan Mayer, CBS Local Sports We’re through four games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the series and we’ve had our fair share of highlights so far. With one team already making it through...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild’s Granlund On The Playoffs: ‘It’s Just Hockey’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — You just get the feeling something special can happen when Mikael Granlund is on the ice. That’s because he has shown just enough of that to keep you watching and anticipating what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Blog: Team Shows Resiliency, But Drop Game 1 To Chicago
The first period of Game 1 versus Chicago couldn’t have started worse for the Minnesota Wild. The Blackhawks had the Wild skating on its heels and the defense looked lost on the ice. It only took 1:15...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Again Left With Bad Feeling In Loss To Blackhawks
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — For the third straight year, the Minnesota Wild were forced out of the playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks. This defeat felt as bad as ever. “Right now, we’re a good team,” coach...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warrant Out For Man Who Sold Fake Minnesota Wild Tickets
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Prosecutors say an out-of-towner took advantage of Minnesota Wild fever — and now he’s wanted by police. Investigators say Michael Nottrodt flew in from Florida for the Wild...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Host L.A. Kings Tuesday In Latest Playoff Push
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — It’s the extension to the playoffs. The Minnesota Wild feels that vibe every day, battling Colorado for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference. Tuesday night, it’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2016 NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Preview
Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports The slate has been wiped clean. 1,230 NHL regular season games – 82 apiece for each of the NHL’s 30 teams – are now, ultimately, irrelevant as we head into the 2016 NHL...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2016 NHL Playoffs: Western Conference Preview
By Ryan Mayer The slate has been wiped clean. 1,230 NHL regular season games – 82 apiece for each of the NHL’s 30 teams – are now, ultimately, irrelevant as we head into the 2016 NHL Playoffs where...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Must Ramp Up Passion In Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It is amazing how a win can change your entire outlook. The Minnesota Wild got it in Game 3, and they need a big dose of that same emotion Wednesday in Game 4. RELATED: Stars’...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Hoping For Another Boost From Fans In Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — At the X, it’s a constant roller coaster of emotions for both the fans and the players, who say they have to maintain an even keel thruoughout the highs and lows of the playoffs....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Fall To Stars 3-2 In Game 4 Despite An Early Lead
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — With a determined victory in Minnesota’s deafening arena, the Dallas Stars picked up a valuable souvenir for the trip home. They revived their lagging special teams, too, pushing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Does Home Ice Really Matter For Wild In Playoffs?
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — The Minnesota Wild just want some good news. They may have received some on Wednesday in regards to Zach Parise, but they’re still searching for that magic of the first half of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2017 NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Preview
Alyssa Naimoli The regular season has slipped away and every NHL fan’s favorite time of the year is coming around: the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Finally, the moment we’ve been waiting for when playoff...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2017 NHL Playoffs: Western Conference Preview
Bryan Altman Wednesday night the two-month long odyssey that is the NHL playoffs kicks off, and for fans of 16 NHL teams it’ll be filled with moments of heartbreak and euphoria alike as their team...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Blog: Allen The Hero In The Net As Blues Take Game 1
By Craig D. Schroepfer (@CDSWCCO) For nearly 60 minutes, Jake Allen looked impenetrable. The St. Louis net minder turned away all 43 shots that he had faced in the game and was well on his way to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Canadian Crowd At NHL Playoff Game Sings Star Spangled Banner After Singer’s...
Bryan Altman One of the sports world’s great traditions is the singing of the national anthem before two teams face off against each other, reminding us that we are all, in fact, united, even though we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NBA Analyst Charles Barkely: I’d Rather Watch NHL Playoffs
CBS Local– Charles Barkley has a job many would consider to be a dream. He’s paid to watch and analyze basketball, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t enjoy another traditional sport. Sir Charles, in one...
View ArticleClik here to view.
WATCH: Two Predators Fans Celebrate Game 4 Win With Make Out Session On Live TV
Bryan Altman The Nashville Predators took down the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 on Monday night by a final of 4-1, and the win simultaneously made the Stanley Cup Final series a 2-2 tie, and made the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: NBA And NHL Playoffs Roll On
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Friday, April 20, 2018, 7:00 pm ET CLEVELAND +1 I need to ride LeBron James. The Cavs will continue to get better as the playoffs get deeper. Game 3 is a must-win...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bruins Win Dramatic Game 7 And, Is It Finally The Capitals Year?
By Steve Silverman Massive third puts Bruins over the top Credit: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Boston Bruins were losing their grip on the season, and when they came out for the third period of Game 7...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: MLB, NBA, NHL… More Great Matchups
Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:05 pm ET YANKEES -209 Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin has allowed more home runs (10, over 18.2 innings) than any other pitcher in the game....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lady Antebellum Botches National Anthem At NHL Playoff Game
NASHVILLE, TN (CBS Local) – Nashville Predators fans thought they were in for a special night when hometown stars Lady Antebellum came out to sing the national anthem before the team’s playoff game on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: MLB, NBA, NHL… So Much Action
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, May 11, 2018, 7:05 pm ET SAN FRANCISCO +126 The Giants are undervalued on the road against Jameson Taillon. Taillon has been sharp, especially at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: NBA Conference Finals Heating Up
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals Friday, May 18, 2018, 7:05 pm ET WASHINGTON -205 I’m not going against the Nationals when Max Scherzer is pitching. The guy is lighting the world on fire —...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: NBA, NHL Playoffs And MLB Action
Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees Friday, May 25, 2018, 7:05 pm ET OVER 8 My data forecasts nearly 10 runs crossing the plate Friday between the Angels of Yankees, providing a strong position on...
View ArticleCBS Local Sports’ 2014 Stanley Cup Final Predictions
With the 2014 Stanley Cup Final upon us, it’s time for our very own talent from around the country at our CBS Local Sports stations to make their series predictions. The New York Rangers will square...
View ArticleThe Wild, Like Fans, Don’t Want Play-Off Party To End
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s been a stomach-churning couple weeks for the Minnesota Wild and their fans. The team were decided underdogs against the Colorado Avalanche, and much more so against the...
View Article
