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Minnesota State Mankato beats Minnesota 5-1 to reach Frozen Four final
Reggie Lutz broke a second-period tie and Minnesota State Mankato scored three times in the third in the Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday night to beat big-city rival Minnesota 5-1 and advance to the national championship game.
Twins get Paddack, Pagan from Padres for Rogers and Rooker
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagán from the San Diego Padres for All-Star left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker.
Minnesota Twins postpone Opening Day to Friday
The Minnesota Twins are postponing their home opener against Seattle due to wintry weather in the forecast for Thursday.
Johansen's 1st hat trick puts Predators over Wild 6-2
Ryan Johansen’s first career hat trick led the Nashville Predators to a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Roman Josi and Philip Tomasino had a goal and two assists, Matt Duchene had a goal and an assist and Juuse Saros made 47 saves for Nashville.
Porzingis scores 25, Wizards cruise to win over Timberwolves
Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter as Washington took control, and the Wizards pulled away for a 132-114 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jayhawks rally, rock North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title
Kansas finished off the biggest comeback in national championship history Monday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a potential game-tying 3-pointer by Caleb Love at the buzzer for a 72-69 victory over North Carolina in the Superdome. 
Eriksson Ek sets career high in goals, Wild top Capitals 5-1
Joel Eriksson Ek scored his career-best 20th and 21st goals of the season and added an assist, and the Minnesota Wild found the net on their first two shots on goal and cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals.