DENVER (AP) - Niklas Backstrom made 37 saves last night as the
Minnesota Wild blanked the Colorado Avalanche 1-0. The victory gave
Backstrom his third shutout of the season and the 25th of his NHL
career. Greg Zanon scored the game's lone goal for the Wild.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves look to rebound
from a disappointing loss when they take on the Nets in New Jersey
tonight. The Wolves failed in their fourth try for a .500 record
with a 109-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. A win
tonight and Minnesota would go for an even record at home against
Houston tomorrow.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A lawyer for Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin
Byfuglien (BUHF'-lihn) says it appears his client is heading to
trial on a boating while impaired charge in Minnesota. Attorney
Mitch Robinson says he and a prosecutor were "miles apart" on a
plea agreement yesterday. Byfuglien is accused of boating while
intoxicated last August on Lake Minnetonka.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With athletics director Joel Maturi stepping
down, Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he's not concerned about his
job status. Smith spoke yesterday after Maturi announced he'll
retire this summer. Smith says he's "certain" he'll be back next
season.
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