The 2023–24 Minnesota Wild season was the 24th season of operation (23rd season of play) of the

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(NHL) franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Wild played two games in

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at the

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on November 18 and 19 as part of the

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. On April 9, 2024, the Wild were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since the 2018–19 season (and only the second time since 2011–12) after a 5–2 loss to the

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Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

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Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023.

Player statistics

As of April 18, 2024

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Wild. Stats reflect time with the Wild only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Wild only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2023–24 season. Key: Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2023–24 season.

Trades

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Minnesota Wild selections at the 2023 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2023, at

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References

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