Minnesota Wild Secures Playoff Berth, Prepares to Play Games in Sweden
The Minnesota Wild clinched their spot in the postseason with an impressive victory on Monday (Bleacher Report). However, they were unable to continue their momentum and lost Game 5 in their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars (The Athletic). The Wild’s top players were effectively limited by the Stars, displaying the need for improvement as the series continues (The Athletic). The team’s projected lineup for Game 3 showed promise, but they will need to step up to keep their playoff dreams alive (NHL.com).
Outside of the playoffs, the Wild have also made headlines for their participation in the NHL’s 2023 Global Series in Sweden. Alongside three other NHL teams, they will play two regular season games in the European country (Sports Illustrated, CBS News). Fans of the Wild will need to ensure that their passports are in order to travel overseas to root for their team (CBS News).
The Wild’s gritty mentality has worked to their advantage in the playoffs thus far, with Dean Evason’s “Grit First” mentality guiding their performance (Hockey Wilderness). However, they will need to continue to dig deep if they hope to make it further into the postseason.
In the next game of their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars, the Wild will need to bring all they have to advance. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if they can overcome adversity and prove themselves as true contenders (MassLive.com, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire).
