The Minnesota Wild need only two points to capture a playoff spot.
It doesn’t look like that’s going to happen Friday. The Wild, playing in front of their home fans, are losing 6-0 to the Edmonton Oilers after two periods.
Niklas Backstrom allowed three goals on five shots and back-up Josh Harding hasn’t done any better, allowing three goals on nine shots. The Wild’s disappointing performance against the Oilers has also drawn the ire of the Minnesota fans.
Like, you can't even script a bigger nightmare
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 27, 2013
Another mocking cheer toward Harding from an angry, angry crowd
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 27, 2013
#mnwild booed off the ice. Down 6-0 at home. Twenty minutes to play #mercy
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 27, 2013
The Wild are currently eighth in the Western Conference with 53 points, tied with the Columbus Blue Jackets for that final playoff spot. The Red Wings are one point ahead of both teams.
The Wild close out the season on the road against the Colorado Avalanche - currently last in the West standings - on Saturday.