The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild are familiar Central Division rivals set for an intense second-round playoff series.

When playoff time rolls around and the regular season moves farther back into the rearview, the things we know about players and teams become true only insofar as they happen now. Whether a player thrives or fails in a playoff season becomes a key part of the narrative that shapes their value

Mats Zuccarello's return to the lineup after a three-game absence lifted up the whole team but his linemate in particular.

With Zuccarello out of the lineup in games 2, 3 and 4, the Wild held their own, but their power play was ineffective, going 0-for-12 in one stretch.

Kirill Kaprizov powers the Wild, now holding the franchise playoff goal record and multiple point milestones. He joins elite company with this historic achievement.

The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild meet Thursday night for Game 6 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, with Minnesota holding a 3-2 lead and a chance to advance on home ice at Xcel Energy Center.

Kaprizov hasn't scored in two games with Zuccarello in the lineup. Whether Zuccarello is back or not Saturday, the Wild need that to change.

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 6 to clinch their first-round playoff series, advancing to face the Colorado Avalanche. Kirill Kaprizov set multiple franchise playoff records, matching his personal best for points in a series and ...