The Minnesota Wild are currently in the 90–100% band to make the 2026-27 NHL playoffs. Get the exact live probability, rooting guide, and push alerts when the race moves in the Clinch app.
See the exact numberWho should Wild fans root for tonight?
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Who should Wild fans root for tonight?
The Minnesota Wild are 9-3-2 (20 pts) through 14 games this season. They lead the Central Division. Most recently, they beat the Utah Mammoth 3-1 on the road on Oct 27. The Utah Mammoth (8-5-0) and Dallas Stars (7-4-1) are the closest Central Division comparisons. Winners of three straight with a 7-2-1 last 10. Next three: home against the New York Islanders Oct 29, at the Washington Capitals Nov 1, and at the Philadelphia Flyers Nov 3. Jesper Wallstedt leads the crease with 12 starts, the team owns a .912 save percentage, and their team goals-against average is 2.21. Clinch ranks tonight's slate by how much each result moves the Wild probability, live.
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Recent results and the next puck drops
Next on the ice
These are the next scheduled matchups currently attached to the Wild race.
- Oct 29hosts New York Islanders
- Nov 1visits Washington Capitals
- Nov 3visits Philadelphia Flyers
Who should Wild fans root for on Oct 28, 2026?
Which results across the league move the Wild playoff race. Tonight's slate has real swing in it — see how the model reads each result below.
Most helpful results
Minimal impact
Biggest risks
EDM regulation win hurts slightly
Minimal impact
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These are direct what-if simulations from a rooting run matched to the latest headline odds, not teams chosen merely because their standings percentages are nearby.