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“We’re not a team yet,” Larson said after the Gophers opened 0-2. With a revamped roster and a daunting schedule, his first challenge is turning a struggling program into an NCAA tournament contender.

With Naz Reid gone and frontcourt minutes available, the talented 19-year-old center needs playing time to develop, even as foul trouble remains his biggest obstacle.

Kaprizov, the NHL's leading goal scorer, left Thursday's win over St. Louis after a collision with Blues goalie Joel Hofer. Jesper Wallstedt will start in net as the Wild host Columbus.

No Wild player has scored 50 goals in a season. Kaprizov and Boldy have the talent, chemistry and supporting cast to become the franchise’s first two.

After choosing to stay at Minnesota through a coaching change, the junior captain is embracing the challenge of leading a winless Gophers team through a difficult transition.

Minnesota Gophers hockey defeated North Dakota on Thursday, and Brodie Ziemer will be key as coach Brett Larson works to rebuild the program.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wants LaMelo Ball playing at least 30 minutes a night. But can the injury-prone point guard deliver?

Will LaMelo Ball play 30 minutes during Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors game at Target Center? That's what Wolves coach Chris Finch would like to see.

The Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, Wild and Gophers are winning. How six Minnesota sports teams rank by staying power.

From the Vikings’ dominant defense to the Timberwolves’ explosive offense and the Gophers’ hockey resurgence, we rank six Minnesota sports teams that won over the weekend by their ability to sustain success.