The Minnesota Wild got more than a shot in the arm after Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek’s return on Wednesday night. The team and fans got a reprieve from three-plus months of depressingly boring hockey. From Kaprizov’s injury on December 23 until Tuesday, the Wild ranked 31st in total goals and tied for dead-last… Continue reading Should One Game Change the Wild’s Playoff Expectations? – Minnesota Wild
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3 Vikings Didn’t Meet Their Expectations
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings had experienced an entertaining regular season with a 14-2 record through 16 games before the entire operation fell apart. A disappointing loss in the regular season finale in Detroit cost the franchise a division title and the automatic first-round bye week, and the lone playoff game was a… Continue reading 3 Vikings Didn’t Meet Their Expectations
5 Vikings Who Have Exceeded Expectations in 2024
Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are 11-2, a feat nobody saw coming just a few months ago. Kevin O’Connell is in the race for the Coach of the Year award, as his club has exceeded expectations, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores has created a defense hungry for takeaways. 5 Vikings Who Have Exceeded… Continue reading 5 Vikings Who Have Exceeded Expectations in 2024