The Wild special teams this season has been grotesque. It's not that the players aren't trying hard to correct it. I mean, there is a level of pride with players. And human nature, nobody wants or tries to suck at something. However, the penalty kill has been that one harbinger of suckitude for the Wild all season long, and it's costing the Wild games - games the Wild can't afford to lose at this juncture in the season.
The Wild does one thing well - it does not take many penalties. It has been short-handed the 2nd fewest times in the league with 166 times short-handed.