With the Wild leap-frogging the Colorado Avalanche for the 2nd Wild Card position, the probability that the Wild makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs is getting better. However, the 2nd Wild Card spot is forced to play the best record in the Western Conference. This season, with two teams from the Central Division vying for the best record in the conference, the Wild should be quite familiar with its opponent in the first round.
Who are those teams? Well the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues - the Wild's first round opponent from last season.