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Six moments that defined the Wild's first-round exit

The playoffs are a series of games, and a series of important moments that determine which team moves on and — as Minnesota Wild fans know all too well over the past decade — which team is moving out of their locker room for the summer after round one. The Wild bowed out of the 2025 playoffs after losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games, and each of them was defined by a moment that outlined the contest and the ultimate direction of the series. Vegas entered the playoffs after being whistled for the fewest number of penalties ever in an NHL regular season. It quickly became apparent on April 20 that the lack of infractions called on the Golden Knights did not mean they weren't committing penalty-worthy acts on the ice.

Published: 05/03/2025

Author: Detroit Lakes Tribune

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