Minnesota Wild Playoffs 2027
The Minnesota Wild are 6-2-1, 13 points, 1st in the Central. If the season ended today they would be the C1 seed and play the Winnipeg Jets (WC1) in the first round with home ice. Next: at the Edmonton Oilers, Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 PM EDT on MINNHL.
OilersTue, Oct 20 · 9:00 PM EDT · MINNHL
Jets WC1Then the Mammoth/Avalanche winnerSeason Trend
Central Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild | 9 | 6-2-1 | 13 | +7 |
| 2 |  Mammoth | 9 | 6-3-0 | 12 | +6 |
| 3 |  Avalanche | 8 | 5-3-0 | 10 | +12 |
| 4 | Jets | 8 | 4-2-2 | 10 | -1 |
| 5 |  Stars | 8 | 4-4-0 | 8 | +7 |
| 6 |  Predators | 8 | 3-4-1 | 7 | -1 |
| 7 |  Blues | 8 | 3-4-1 | 7 | -1 |
| 8 |  Blackhawks | 9 | 3-6-0 | 6 | -15 |
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 10 | at  Panthers | W 4-1 |
| Oct 12 | vs  Golden Knights | W 4-2 |
| Oct 13 | at Jets | L 2-5 |
| Oct 15 | vs Blues | W 5-4 |
| Oct 18 | vs  Blue Jackets | W 2-1 |
| Oct 20 | at Oilers | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | at  Flames | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | at  Kraken | 10:00 PM |
| Oct 25 | at  Canucks | 10:00 PM |
| Oct 27 | at Mammoth | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 29 | vs  Islanders | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 1 | at  Capitals | 3:30 PM |
| Nov 3 | at  Flyers | 7:00 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 C1 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Minnesota Wild play in the first round?
The Winnipeg Jets (WC1), with the Wild at home in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
When is the next Wild game?
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 PM EDT, at the Edmonton Oilers, on MINNHL.
Where do the Wild rank in the Central?
1st with 13 points; Minnesota Wild (themselves) lead the division.
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.