Minnesota Wild 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The Minnesota Wild open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Predators on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Last season the Minnesota Wild finished 46-24-12 with 104 points; eliminated in the Second Round by the Avalanche. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the Minnesota Wild have roughly a 68% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 102 points (playoff favorite). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.