Let’s go over some news and notes:
- The Wild are officially inside the playoff bubble, and Marcus Foligno is sharing his experiences from Edmonton. [The Athletic]
- As they should, the Wild are planning to treat their exhibition contest against the Avalanche like a meaningful hockey game. [Pioneer Press]
- If the Wild want to take down the Canucks, they better hope Mikko Koivu delivers defensively. [Zone Coverage]
Off the trail...
- Hockey is officially back! Several teams played exhibition games yesterday, including the Flyers as they took down the Penguins.