As it stands now, the Minnesota Wild are out of a playoff slot by two points. The last couple of weeks in the Western conference have been a ping-pong battle for a berth. With the race being as tight as a difference of one point or just a game in hand, the end of the season promises to be an adventure for the ages (or, well, just for the end of the season).
So, realistically, can the Wild win their way into one of the coveted wild card slots?
A quick shake of the Magic 8 ball yields an “Outlook not so good.