The race for eighth
The Wild has followed its six-game winning streak with back-to-back losses, but ninth-place Colorado hasn't taken advantage. Minnesota would clinch the final Western Conference playoff spot on Sunday if it wins at Winnipeg and Colorado loses in regulation vs. St. Louis.
WildCategory Avs
87Points 82
38-30-11Record 39-35-4
3Games remaining4
1Games vs. playoff teams 4
Wild schedule: Sunday at Winnipeg Tuesday vs. San Jose Saturday vs. Calgary.
Colorado schedule: Sunday vs. St. Louis Tuesday at Nashville Thursday at Dallas Saturday vs. Anaheim
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