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Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the NHL's latest plan to return to the ice.

The Wild returns home Thursday to host Vegas at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. on WJON.

Minnesota's West Coast road trip will continue with a game in Los Angeles Saturday afternoon. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. on WJON.

The Minnesota Wild are just 1 point back of Nashville for the last wildcard spot in the Western Conference. The Wild host Nashville at 7 p.m. tonight, pregame on AM 1390-Granite City Sports at 6:45. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Minnesota will host Nashville Tuesday night at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. on AM 1390 Granite City Sports.

The Wild will play at Detroit Thursday night. Puck drop is set for 6:30 p.m. on AM 1390, Granite City Sports.

This week Jay and Dave talk about the Houston Astros bungling of their apology tour, the NFL's proposed rule changes and how they might affect scheduling for the league, the Wild's unceremonious firing of head coach Bruce Boudreau and more.

Vancouver scored back-to-back goals by JT Miller in the first five minutes of the third period to take a 3-2 led, but Alex Galchenyuk sent the game to overtime with a goal at 15:15.

The Wild will try to bounce back when they host the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center Saturday afternoon. Puck drop is set for 4 p.m. on AM 1240/FM 95.3, WJON.

Zucker, 28, is fourth on the all-time goal scoring list for the Wild with 132 tallies in 456 games played.