“The first time you see a guy, you spend a lot of time –- like hours and hours –- to figure out what’s his game and his stats ...

Claude Giroux hit an empty-net goal in the final minute for the visitors. Freddie Gaudreau supplied the only offense for the Wild with a first-period goal. They got 33 saves from goalie Filip ...

Minnesota, which had won four in a row away from home, took an early lead and survived the temporary loss of another ...

Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau (89) prepares to shoot the puck against San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose on Jan. 11, 2025.