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Becher rallies Whitecaps to 1-1 draw with Minnesota United
Simon Becher scored unassisted in his first match of the season and it came in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, rallying the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United. Becher subbed in and played 20 minutes before delivering the equalizer.
Towns scores 22 in return as Timberwolves rally past Hawks
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points in his long-awaited return from a strained right calf and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-124. 
Boldy's goal with 1.3 left in OT lifts Wild over Devils
Matt Boldy scored on a breakaway with 1.3 seconds left in overtime and Filip Gustavsson made a career-high 47 saves to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
New Gophers coach Plitzuweit has core freshmen 4 staying put
The four Minnesota freshmen recruited by Lindsay Whalen all decided their loyalty to the home-state program was stronger than the disappointment of seeing her depart. 
Wolves overcome Randle's 57 points, beat Knicks 140-134
Julius Randle scored 57 points to tie the third-highest game in Knicks history, but the Minnesota Timberwolves rode a sizzling start and a steady finish to beat New York 140-134. 
Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Thielen
The Carolina Panthers have added yet another experienced veteran to their offense on Sunday night, agreeing to terms with free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Minnesota Vikings.