Minnesota Wild goalie Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to make his first start in net this season in a matchup against Central Division foe Nashville. Kahkonen posted a 16-8-0 mark last season as the Wild’s No. 2 goalie and had a .902 saves percentage. His start comes after Cam Talbot started the first four games of […] Wild vs. Predators: Kaapo Kahkonen expected to make first start … [Read more...] about Wild vs. Predators: Kaapo Kahkonen expected to make first start of season
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott not expected to practice Monday
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones feels good about QB Dak Prescott’s status ahead of Dallas’ matchup with Minnesota in Week 8. However, the Cowboys are taking it slow with their star quarterback. As first reported by Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Prescott is not expected to participate in a light practice on Monday. Prescott suffered a calf strain in the Week 6 win … [Read more...] about Cowboys QB Dak Prescott not expected to practice Monday
Game Preview #2: Pelicans at Wolves
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images A Zion-less, 0-2 Pelicans squad limps into Target Center for the second time in three weeks to battle the high-octane, 1-0 Wolves. Game Info Who: New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) at Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0)When: 7:00pm CSTTV: Bally Sports NorthRadio: 830 WCCO AM RadioLine: Minnesota -7 | O/U: 228.5 What To Watch … [Read more...] about Game Preview #2: Pelicans at Wolves
Wolves 96, Pelicans 89: The Game Tells You What to Do
Jordan McLaughlin is always ready for the moment, whenever it comes. | Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Defense and depth has carried the Wolves to start the season MINNEAPOLIS — A stationary bike sits pushed back to the left of the Wolves bench next to media row. The bike is used to help players stay loose when they're not on the floor, but over the years … [Read more...] about Wolves 96, Pelicans 89: The Game Tells You What to Do
Dane Moore NBA Podcast: The Timberwolves are 2-0
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images On today’s show, Dane brings instant reactions from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second victory of the season, detailing what went right against the Pelicans and what still remains a work in progress. Topics include: Karl-Anthony Towns back playing like the dominant offensive center he was two seasons ago KAT fouls out, and … [Read more...] about Dane Moore NBA Podcast: The Timberwolves are 2-0
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators 10/24/21 @ 5:00PM at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (4-0-0) 8pts 2nd in the Central 3.75 Goals For Per Game (10th in the NHL) 2.75 Goals Against Per Game (15th in the NHL) 26.7% Power Play (11th in the NHL) 70.6% Penalty Kill (28th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 2G 4A = 6pts 2. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 0G 5A = 5pts 3. #17 Marcus Foligno ~ 2G 2A = 4pts 4. #14 Joel Eriksson Ek ~ 3G 0A = 3pts 5. … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators 10/24/21 @ 5:00PM at Xcel Energy Center
Daily Norseman Staff NFL Picks, Week 7
Keldy Ortiz/ NorthJersey.com Things are getting a bit better It’s pick time again, folks! The guys that contribute to your favorite Minnesota Vikings website are back with their picks for Week 7 of the 2021 NFL season. . .a week in which we get to pretty much sit back and relax as the purple will not be taking the field. We had a pretty solid showing last week, as … [Read more...] about Daily Norseman Staff NFL Picks, Week 7
Week 7 (Vikings Bye Week) NFL Discussion
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images No game for the purple, but there’s still a lot happening We all know that the Minnesota Vikings aren’t playing this week, but that doesn’t mean that the NFL comes to a halt. To the contrary, there’s going to be a lot of great NFL action for everyone to keep an eye on this Sunday afternoon. That can only mean one thing. Yes, it’s time for our … [Read more...] about Week 7 (Vikings Bye Week) NFL Discussion
Minnesota Timberwolves’ defense bottles up the New Orleans Pelicans
The biggest question entering Saturday night’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans was if the energy and domination from the season opener was a fluke, or if it would carry over into the next games on the schedule. After all, Wolves fans have seen this time and time again: their team starts […] Minnesota Timberwolves’ defense bottles up the New … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves’ defense bottles up the New Orleans Pelicans