Wild Need Groove Before Playoff Crunch

The Minnesota Wild sit third in the Central with a 38-18-12 record, but their recent three-game skid has front offices whispering about vulnerabilities heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kirill Kaprizov keeps lighting the lamp with 38 goals, yet the team chases consistency against top Central foes like the Avalanche and Stars. Bill Guerin knows a wild card spot demands urgency now, as every point counts in this brutal race.