The Minnesota Wild faced a crucial game against the Calgary Flames, aiming to secure a playoff spot while putting the Flames on the edge of elimination. Despite a recent offensive surge, Minnesota struggled significantly, falling 4-2. Rookie goalie Dustin Wolf of Calgary showcased resilience with only 16 saves required. The Wild's inability to align with their identity, emphasized by coach John Hynes, proved detrimental as they struggled to generate shots and capitalize on power play opportunities. Captain Jared Spurgeon’s injury added to their woes, complicating their playoff aspirations.

In a game marked by missed chances and defensive lapses, the Flames capitalized with timely goals from Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich. The Wild's efforts were thwarted, despite late goals that narrowed the margin. The defeat leaves Minnesota needing to regain momentum quickly as they head into the final games, while Calgary remains hopeful of making a late-season push for the playoffs.