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Revamped Wild first line goes Duck hunting

Going into tonight's game against Anaheim, Wild head coach Mike Yeo is moving Cal Clutterbuck on the top line with Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu. Yeo hopes Clutterbuck’s physical play will create space, and ultimately create more goals. The Wild haven't won in regulation since the Oct. 8 season opener.
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Going into tonight's game against Anaheim, Wild head coach Mike Yeo is moving Cal Clutterbuck on the top line with Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu. Yeo hopes Clutterbuck’s physical play will create space, and ultimately create more goals. The Wild haven't won in regulation since the Oct. 8 season opener.

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