The Minnesota Wild have won two games in a row and are on pace to qualify for the postseason, but can the team make much noise in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

The cap charge drops to $1.6 million next season, but the Wild were hamstrung leading up the NHL Trade Deadline on March 7 ...

Winters can be long and harsh in hockey country — whether that means Minnesota ... too,” Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm said. “You’re getting outside, and then it’s playoff time.

With 13 games to go, seven at home, the Wild are seven points up on Vancouver in the Wild Card playoff standings. The Wild trail Colorado by four points for the final Central Division playoff berth, ...

Heading into Sunday's slate, the Minnesota Wild appear pretty well locked in ... They are idle on Sunday and will play against teams currently in playoff position in nine of their final 17 contests.

The Wild couldn't score at five-on-five against the Penguins, who give up the most even-strength goals in the league.

“Everyone’s in a better mood too,” Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm said. “You’re getting outside, and then it’s playoff time.