Rossi advances to the NHL playoffs alongside Minnesota.
The Minnesota Wild are gearing up for a challenging first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, a team that has never lost to them in the playoffs.
In the past, the Wild have faced the Golden Knights twice in the NHL playoffs, with Vegas winning both series. The most recent encounter was in 2025, where Vegas again prevailed, defeating Minnesota in six games.
Despite the Wild's competitive performances, losing multiple games and forcing overtimes, Vegas has consistently advanced by winning the critical matchups. This trend continued in the 2025 series, which featured two overtime games that Vegas won (Games 4 and 5).
The Wild, however, have shown promising form heading into the playoffs. They have won four out of their last five games, including a thrilling 3:2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks in their final game of the regular season. The game was a home fixture for the Wild, with Matt Boldy scoring the overtime goal that sealed the win.
Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game against the Ducks with just 22 seconds left in regulation, a point that was enough to secure the Wild's spot in the playoffs.
The Wild's roster includes standout players like Rossi, who finished the regular season with 60 scoring points (24 goals, 36 assists), and Boldy, who is the team's second-best player with 73 points.
However, the Wild are considered underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights, who are considered the favourites in the current playoff series. The Golden Knights are the best team in the Pacific Division of the NHL and are considered the 2023 Stanley Cup champions.
The Wild are attempting to end a ten-year playoff drought, having not advanced past the first round since 2015. This series against Vegas presents a significant opportunity for the Wild to turn their fortunes around and make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Wild and the Golden Knights are currently in a "best of seven" series, with the first game scheduled to take place soon. The Wild will be looking to break their playoff jinx against Vegas and start a new chapter in their playoff history.
[1] Source: NHL.com
This article was automatically generated by a model and may contain errors. Always double-check the facts before using this article for any purpose.
Despite the Wild's competitive efforts in the past NHL playoff series against Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in losses for Minnesota, the team's recent form suggests they could challenge this trend in the 2023 playoffs. With stars like Rossi and Boldy on their roster, the Wild aim to end their ten-year playoff drought and secure a profit on the hockey ice against the favorited Golden Knights.
