Step one is now complete for the Minnesota Wild as they search for their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
They clinched a spot in the playoffs Saturday with a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks
Three West Division teams have now locked up their spots in the postseason with Minnesota joining the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. Over in the Central, the Carolina Hurricanes are likely to clinch their berth next after missing an opportunity to do so on Saturday by falling to the Florida Panthers in overtime.