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Wild's Harding put to test in loss to Red Wings

Minnesota Wild backup goalie Josh Harding, back on the ice after recovering from two torn knee ligaments, wound up the tough-luck loser in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit. But there are some who say Harding was the reason the Wild came away with at least one point.
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Minnesota Wild backup goalie Josh Harding, back on the ice after recovering from two torn knee ligaments, wound up the tough-luck loser in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit. But there are some who say Harding was the reason the Wild came away with at least one point.

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