In one word, last week could most certainly be described as ugly. The good news is that it's over. The bad news? It doesn't get any easier this week.
The Minnesota Wild currently sit outside the playoff picture with 55 points, three shy of Nashville and Colorado, who occupy the first and second wild card spots, respectively, with 58 points. Arizona is just one point behind with 54, Vancouver is next with 52, Calgary and Winnipeg both have 49 while Edmonton brings up the Western Conference rear with 47. The Central Division's top three teams are around the bend and out of sight with St.