Minnesota Wild Playoffs 2027
The Minnesota Wild are 2-0-0, 4 points, 3rd in the Central. If the season ended today they would be the C3 seed and play the Utah Mammoth (C2) in the first round. Next: at the Buffalo Sabres, Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT on MSGB/MINNHL.

Central Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +9 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +9 | |
| 3 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +5 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0-0-1 | 1 | -1 | |
| 7 | 2 | 0-2-0 | 0 | -5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 0-3-0 | 0 | -10 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full West playoff picture →
Wild Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | at | W 3-1 |
| Oct 3 | vs | W 4-1 |
| Oct 6 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | at | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 12 | vs | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | at | 8:15 PM |
| Oct 18 | vs | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | at | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | at | 9:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Minnesota Wild playoffs page refreshes after every Wild game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Minnesota Wild playoffs FAQ
Are the Minnesota Wild in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the C3 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Minnesota Wild play in the first round?
The Utah Mammoth (C2), with home ice to the Mammoth.
When is the next Wild game?
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Buffalo Sabres, on MSGB/MINNHL.
Where do the Wild rank in the Central?
3rd with 4 points; Colorado Avalanche lead with 4.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
