The Minnesota Wild announced on May 1 that the team has reached the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 11 years. The announcement was made during Episode 147 of “Wild on 7th,” where Ryan Carter and John King were joined by Kevin Gorg and Joe O’Donnell to discuss the series.
This development is significant for both the franchise and its fan base, as advancing further in the playoffs has been a long-awaited achievement. The hosts reflected on key moments from Round 1, including pivotal goals and turning points that contributed to sending Jamie Benn’s team out of contention.
During their discussion, Carter, King, Gorg, and O’Donnell shared their perspectives after celebrating with staff members late into the night. They addressed topics such as superstitions among fans, unique traditions like power-ponytails, and other lighthearted anecdotes while noting that players remain focused solely on winning the Stanley Cup.
“This team feels different, and although we’ve maybe said this in the past, these are writing their own story,” said one of the hosts during the episode. The podcast encouraged fans to continue following along as Minnesota pursues its playoff journey.
Listeners can access episodes of “Wild on 7th” through Wild.com/Podcast or watch them on YouTube. The show is presented by Pilot Games.
