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Defenseman Andy Sutton officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Wednesday.Sutton's NHL career started with the San Jose Sharks in 1998-99, before he went on to play with the Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks and finally the Edmonton Oilers where he finished his career."My NHL career enabled me to not only play the game I love, but to also be a part of something that so many kids dream about growing up," Sutton said. "Throughout my 15 years in the league, I have played for some exceptional hockey teams and have met quality people and friends along the way. None of what I accomplished on the ice would have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, friends, teammates and fans who made playing hockey even more enjoyable."The 38-year-old, who had 12 surgeries during his career, missed the entire 2012-13 season due to a knee injury.Sutton played in 676 NHL games, recording 1,134 hits, 1,164 blo...
Corey Crawford stopped 26 shots and Patrick Sharp lit the lamp twice in the third period to lead the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game ...
Patrick Sharp scored two goals for Chicago, and the Blackhawks ratcheted up their defense, putting the Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 victory ...
Patrick Sharp scored twice, Corey Crawford made 25 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks handled the Minnesota Wild, 3-0, in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfin...
Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom and defenseman Clayton Stoner did not practice on Thursday, increasing the possibility they will be unavailable for Game 2 of ...
The eighth-seeded Minnesota Wild will try to build off their first playoff win in five years when they host the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Western Conferenc...
The eighth-seeded Minnesota Wild will try to get on the board in the Western Conference quarterfinals Sunday, as their best-of-seven battle against the Chicago Black...
The Minnesota Wild have altered their lineup in search of a spark in their first-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.Stephane Veilleux replaced Zenon...
Jason Zucker's tally 2:15 into overtime lifted the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of this Western Conference quarterfinal.Zuck...
The Chicago Blackhawks overcame a slow start to win their playoff opener in overtime, and the top-seeded club will try to extend their series' lead when they host th...
Danica Patrick knows the importance of having the right equipment and aiming for the openings, however slender.Patrick scored on her first try during a "Shoot the Pu...
The Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday showed why they won the Presidents' Trophy.Thanks to 21 saves from Corey Crawford and two goals and an assist from Marian Hossa, t...
Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-...
Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom underwent successful sports hernia surgery on Thursday.Backstrom, who can become an unrestricted free agent this summer, i...
Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery.The team announced that Backstrom's operation went as planned on Thursday morning in Phila...
The lawsuit doesn't read nearly as well as the story, which laid bare the life of an NHL enforcer for all to see. The way John Branch wrote about Derek Boogaard in t...
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Minnesota Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid have been named the finalists for the Bill...
The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Glen Gulutzan and assistant coach Paul Jerrard.The Stars missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season in 2012-13 after post...
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will try to put the finishing touches on a first-round win, as they host the Minnesota Wild in Thursday's Game 5 battle at United C...
Patrick Sharp and Michael Frolik had two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Friday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff ...