The 2024–25 Minnesota Wild season was the 25th season of operation (24th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. On April 15, 2025, the Wild clinched a playoff spot after an overtime win against the

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in the first round and were defeated in six games.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

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Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on July 2, 2024.

Playoffs

Transactions

The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season. Key: Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2025–26 season.

Trades

''Notes'' # This pick is top five protected, Columbus will receive a first-round pick in 2025 if Minnesota's first-round pick is outside the top five. If Minnesota's first-round pick is inside the top five then Columbus will receive a first-round pick in 2026. # Nashville retains 50% of Nyqvist's remaining contract.

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Minnesota Wild selections at the

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, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the

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References

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2020s in Saint Paul, Minnesota