Wild's Playoff Hopes Dented After Shootout Loss to Blues
Despite a spirited third-period comeback, the Minnesota Wild's inability to secure crucial points against Central Division rivals puts their playoff aspirations at risk.
- The Minnesota Wild rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period but ultimately fell to the St. Louis Blues in a shootout, missing a key opportunity to advance in the playoff race.
- Marc-Andre Fleury's 35-save performance was not enough to secure a win, as the Wild's record against Central Division opponents this season drops to 3-10-2.
- Kirill Kaprizov continued his hot streak, scoring the tying goal and assisting another, but the Wild's playoff hopes are now more precarious, trailing Vegas by three points for the second wild-card spot.
- The Wild's penalty kill struggled without key players, highlighting depth issues as they failed to capitalize on a chance to create distance from the Blues.
- With only 15 games left in the season, the Wild must improve their performance against playoff teams to secure a spot in the postseason.
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