The NHL's West Division standings say the Arizona Coyotes are in fourth place and would be in the playoffs if the season ended Wednesday night.
But after a frustrating 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild Wednesday — one that saw the Coyotes register a season high 40 shots on goal to the Wild's 23 and take an early lead — the Coyotes' postseason chances took a big hit. They've lost seven of their last eight games, and time to go an a good run of results is running out.
With nine games left in the regular season, the Coyotes are 20-22-5 and one point ahead of the St.