The 2021–22 Minnesota Wild season was the 22nd season for the
National Hockey League
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franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Wild clinched a playoff spot after a 5–4 overtime win against the
San Jose Sharks
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, which would be their ninth postseason appearance in the last 10 seasons. Despite setting franchise records in wins (53), and points (113), the Wild were upset in the first round by the
St. Louis Blues
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, losing in six games.
Standings
Divisional standings
Conference standings
Schedule and results
Regular season
The regular season schedule was released on July 22, 2021, with only about a handful of games scheduled in February because NHL players are planning to participate in the
2022 Winter Olympics
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.
Playoffs
Player statistics
As of May 13, 2022
Skaters
Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Wild. Stats reflect time with the Wild only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Wild only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
Transactions
The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season.
Trades
Notes:
# Minnesota will receive a 7th-round pick in 2022 if Mennell plays 30 games for Toronto in 2021–22; otherwise no pick will be exchanged.
# Chicago will receive Minnesota's 1st-round pick in 2022 if they reach the 2022 Western Conference Final and Fleury has at least four wins in the first two rounds; otherwise they will receive a 2nd-round pick.
Players acquired
Players lost
Signings
Draft picks
Below are the Minnesota Wild's selections at the
2021 NHL Entry Draft
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Secaucus, New Jersey
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Minnesota
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