2007–08 Minnesota Wild season
The 2007–08 Minnesota Wild season began October 4, 2007. It was the Wild's eighth season in the National Hockey League. They won their first Northwest Division title this season.
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
Divisional standings
Conference standings
Schedule and results
Playoffs
The Wild clinched a playoff spot for the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs, but lost in the Quarter-finals to the Colorado Avalanche, four games to two.
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
1 | April 9 | Colorado | 3 – 2 | Minnesota | 11:11 OT | Backstrom | 19,352 | 0 – 1 |
2 | April 11 | Colorado | 2 – 3 | Minnesota | 1:14 OT | Backstrom | 19,360 | 1 – 1 |
3 | April 14 | Minnesota | 3 – 2 | Colorado | 11:58 OT | Backstrom | 18,007 | 2 – 1 |
4 | April 15 | Minnesota | 1 – 5 | Colorado | | Backstrom | 18,007 | 2 – 2 |
5 | April 17 | Colorado | 3 – 2 | Minnesota | | Backstrom | 19,364 | 2 – 3 |
6 | April 19 | Minnesota | 1 – 2 | Colorado | | Backstrom | 18,007 | 2 – 4 |
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty MinutesGoaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against averageAwards and records
Records
Milestones
Transactions
The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.Trades
Free agents lost
Draft picks
Minnesota's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio.
Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
1 | 16 | Colton Gillies | C | | Saskatoon Blades |
4 | 110 | Justin Falk | D | | Spokane Chiefs |
5 | 140 | Cody Almond | C | | Kelowna Rockets |
6 | 170 | Harri Ilvonen | D | | Tappara Jr. |
7 | 200 | Carson McMillan | RW | | Calgary Hitmen |
Farm teams
Roster