After dropping their last two games (including an embarrassing loss in Vancouver), the Minnesota Wild will look to avoid dropping below .500 when they take the ice against the Calgary Flames tonight.
The Flames aren’t doing so hot themselves. They’re just one point out of a playoff spot, but they should be in panic mode right now if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive.
Though there’s not much separation in the standings, many teams Calgary’s jockeying for position with- the Stars, the Wild, the Predators- were all playoff teams last season. Ones expected to return to the postseason.