Much like getting this far, after all the injuries and inconsistency, finalizing a playoff berth isn’t easy for the Minnesota Wild. They blew a chance to clinch Friday night by getting dumped 4-2 by the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome to continue the three-team race for the two wild cards in the Western Conference.

In a season filled with unexpected twists, the Calgary Flames find themselves in a high-stakes situation as they prepare to face the Minnesota Wild in a must-win game. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, head coach Ryan Huska has made it clear that patience will be key, particularly with top prospect Zayne Parekh.