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Oilers thumping Wild, crowd getting frustrated

Minnesota Wild v Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 25: Josh Harding #37 of the Minnesota Wild makes a save against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on January 25, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Josh Harding

Gregory Shamus

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.

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.