It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
Just as the Minnesota Wild were wrapping up another win against the Winnipeg Jets, sweeping the season series and earning another convincing victory against a top-tier NHL team, they watched the Colorado Avalanche overcome a two-goal deficit to destroy the Edmonton Oilers 6-2, ending the Wild’s playoff hopes for 2018-2019.
In other “good news/bad news” news, the Canadian Women’s Hockey League folding means an opportunity for the NWHL to expand into new markets and introduce new teams for next season, ensuring women’s hockey will continue to grow in the years to come.