Race for eighth
Because Colorado keeps losing — the Avalanche fell 5-1 vs. St. Louis — the Wild keeps inching toward a playoff spot. Minnesota's magic number to clinch is two points — any combination of Wild points gained or Colorado points lost.
WildCategory Avs
87Points 82
38-31-11Record 39-36-4
2Games remaining3
1Games vs. playoff teams 3
Wild schedule: Tuesday vs. San Jose Saturday vs. Calgary
Colorado schedule: Tuesday at Nashville Thursday at Dallas Saturday vs. Anaheim
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