The 2008–09

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season began October 11, 2008. It was the Wild's

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in the

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(NHL).

Pre-season

At the conclusion of the Pre-season, the Wild finished with a 5-2 record.

Regular season

The Wild were the most disciplined team in the League during the regular season, with just 291 power-play opportunities against. They also allowed the fewest power-play goals, with just 36.

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild failed to qualify for the 2009 NHL Playoffs. after qualifying in 2006-07 and 2007–08

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Wild. Stats reflect time with Wild only.
^‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Wild only.

Awards and records

Records

Milestones

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Draft picks

Minnesota's picks at the

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Farm teams

References

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