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.
#DateVisitorScoreHomeOTDecisionAttendanceSeries
1April 9Colorado3 – 2Minnesota11:11 OTBackstrom19,3520 – 1
2April 11Colorado2 – 3Minnesota1:14 OTBackstrom19,3601 – 1
3April 14Minnesota3 – 2Colorado11:58 OTBackstrom18,0072 – 1
4April 15Minnesota1 – 5ColoradoBackstrom18,0072 – 2
5April 17Colorado3 – 2MinnesotaBackstrom19,3642 – 3
6April 19Minnesota1 – 2ColoradoBackstrom18,0072 – 4

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes

Goaltenders

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 average

Awards and records

Records

Milestones

Transactions

The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.

Trades

Free agents acquired

Free agents lost

Draft picks

Minnesota's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio.
Round#PlayerPosNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
116Colton GilliesCSaskatoon Blades
4110Justin FalkDSpokane Chiefs
5140Cody AlmondCKelowna Rockets
6170Harri IlvonenDTappara Jr.
7200Carson McMillanRWCalgary Hitmen

Farm teams

Roster