Wild clinch spot in NHL playoffs with another chance to advance for 1st time since 2015
Published on April 3, 2026.
The Minnesota Wild has clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them a chance to advance for the first time since 2015. The team defeated league-worst Vancouver 5-2 in the final game of the season. The Wild has the longest consecutive winning season at 14. They have also signed winger Kirill Kaprizov for an eight-year, $136 million contract extension, the richest deal in league history.
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