A major NHL team has taken a significant step forward in their season after overcoming a critical challenge in the playoffs last spring, securing a series victory that sets the stage for even greater ambitions. The achievement marks a turning point for the franchise, which had previously struggled to reach this stage in recent years. With momentum building, the team now looks to build on this success as they push toward deeper postseason runs. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how they translate this early breakthrough into sustained performance.

The Wild are aiming higher after clearing a big hurdle last spring with a playoff series win  AP News