ST. PAUL, Minn. — Vladimir Tarasenko and his family welcomed a summer visitor to their home in Florida with a feast befitting a New Year's Eve celebration in their native Russia, sending him off after a five-hour stay with an armful of leftovers.

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes was so appreciative of the hospitality he hand-washed and returned the empty containers to Tarasenko before training camp began. ×

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