Like someone said on facebook earlier today the Wild are officially out of the playoffs. I could have told you that in October when the Wild went an unimpressive
4-9 for the month of October and it was a hole they couldn't get out of. I think most of the blame can be laid at the feat of former General Manager
Doug Risebrough.
The result left them cold, just as losses always do. Despite rallying from a two-goal deficit, the Wild fell 3-2 to San Jose on Friday night, officially eliminating it from playoff contention.
This time, though, the players could leave Xcel Energy Center with a much warmer feeling about the impression they made. On fan appreciation night, their first priority was to atone for the lousy effort on Wednesday that provoked a chorus of boos from their faithful and a none-too-subtle message from their coach. [Star and Tribune]
