Who will it be?
The Wild's first playoff opponent will be the Western Conference division champion with the second-best record.
Anaheim (112 points) has clinched the Pacific Division with two games remaining (at Los Angeles, vs. Colorado).
St. Louis (111 points) is tied for the lead in the Central Division with Colorado, with two games remaining (at Dallas, vs. Detroit).
Colorado (111 points) is tied for the lead in the Central with St. Louis with two games remaining (at San Jose, at Anaheim).
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