but still in a race for the Western Conference's first wild-card berth as they visit the New York Islanders on Friday night. The Wild (41-28-7, 89 points) are battling the St. Louis Blues for the ...

Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images They then failed to capitalize on a chance to take the No. 1 wild-card spot in Ottawa last Saturday. And then again the following night against the Blue Jackets ...

Heading into Friday's slate of six games, there are four teams within two points battling for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Obviously, every point matters when it comes to these teams.