{"id":533370,"date":"2026-03-31T19:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/533370\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:42:16","slug":"wild-aim-to-rebound-after-tough-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/533370\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Aim to Rebound After Tough March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Boston%2C+MA&amp;city=Boston&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Wild+Aim+to+Rebound+After+Tough+March&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fma%2Fboston%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F31%2Fwild-aim-to-rebound-after-tough-march%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/69cbf18ade6f6.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and rink broken down into overlapping planes of blue, green, and white, conveying the intensity and uncertainty of the Wild's playoff push.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Wild&#8217;s late-season slump has left their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, requiring a strong finish to secure a postseason berth.Boston Today<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Wild hockey team is hoping to put a difficult March behind them and make a strong push for the playoffs as the regular season winds down. After a promising start to the year, the Wild struggled through a rough patch in March that jeopardized their postseason chances.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Wild&#8217;s late-season swoon has left them in a precarious position, needing to win key games down the stretch to secure a playoff berth. As one of the most passionate hockey markets in the U.S., a Wild playoff run would energize the team&#8217;s loyal fanbase in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Wild&#8217;s March struggles included a 2-7-1 record that saw them drop out of a comfortable playoff position. Inconsistent play, defensive lapses, and an inability to generate offense plagued the team during this critical stretch. A win in their next game against the Boston Bruins could have clinched a playoff spot, but the Wild were unable to get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>      The Wild&#8217;s March record was 2-7-1.Their next game is against the Boston Bruins.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Minnesota Wild<\/p>\n<p>A professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a member of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Boston%2C+MA&amp;city=Boston&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Wild+Aim+to+Rebound+After+Tough+March&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fma%2Fboston%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F31%2Fwild-aim-to-rebound-after-tough-march%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Wild will need to win their remaining games and get help from other teams to secure a playoff spot.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Wild&#8217;s late-season struggles have put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, but a strong finish and some luck could still see them return to the postseason and provide their passionate fanbase with a chance to cheer on a deep playoff run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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