Still a good ways from a firm playoff spot, Minnesota's boys are flying pretty high these days. It's a very small sample size, but the players seem to be responding to a fresh voice behind the bench in John Torchetti, and we're seeing offensive and defensive production from all across the roster. Most importantly, they've rediscovered how to have fun and enjoy playing the game, which has made the viewing experience all the more so for fans.
Today, the Wild occupies ninth place in the West with a 27-22-10 record and 64 points, just one point behind Nashville for eighth, two behind Colorado for seventh, and has three games in hand on the Avalanche.