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NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year

NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year

The postseason format the NHL brought back with the divisional realignment for the 2013-14 season to intensify the first round and double down on regional rivalries has occasionally proved controversial. This year will be no different.
by The Associated Press

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Wallstedt makes 35 saves for Wild in a 3-2 win over the Ducks in a playoff tuneup for both teams

Wallstedt makes 35 saves for Wild in a 3-2 win over the Ducks in a playoff tuneup for both teams

Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
by The Associated Press

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Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself

Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
by The Associated Press

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Jesper Wallstedt is giving the playoff-bound Wild a boost in goal, no matter how his name is spelled

Jesper Wallstedt is giving the playoff-bound Wild a boost in goal, no matter how his name is spelled

Jesper Wallstedt let in a goal on a power play against the Minnesota Wild in the first period, looked up at the scoreboard to quickly analyze the replay, and realized something wasn’t right.
by The Associated Press

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Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale.
by The Associated Press

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