Minnesota Wild Playoffs 2027

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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.

Minnesota WildCentral · Western ConferenceIn · C3
2-0-0Record
4Points
1.000Points %
+5Goal diff
W2Streak
2-0Last 10
–Points pace
82Games left
Next gameat SabresTue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT · MSGB/MINNHL
Last gameW 4-1 vs BruinsSat, Oct 3
First round if it ended todayat Mammoth C2Then the Avalanche/Ducks winner

Central Standings

#TeamGPW-L-OTLPTSP%GD
1Avalanche22-0-041.000+9
2Mammoth22-0-041.000+9
3Wild22-0-041.000+5
4Blues21-1-02.500-1
5Predators21-1-02.500-1
6Jets10-0-11.500-1
7Stars20-2-00.000-5
8Blackhawks30-3-00.000-10

Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full West playoff picture →

Wild Schedule and Results

DateOpponentResult / timeTV
Oct 1at PredatorsW 3-1
Oct 3vs BruinsW 4-1
Oct 6at Sabres7:00 PMMSGB/MINNHL
Oct 8at Lightning7:00 PMMINNHL/The Spot – MTN
Oct 10at Panthers6:00 PMMINNHL
Oct 12vs Golden Knights8:00 PMMINNHL
Oct 13at Jets8:15 PM
Oct 18vs Blue Jackets6:00 PM
Oct 20at Oilers9:00 PM
Oct 22at Flames9:00 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.

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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.