Blackhawks-Wild Preview (Yahoo Sports)

It wasn't too long ago that a celebration ensued after Chicago simply clinched a playoff berth. The Minnesota Wild also once viewed a postseason trip as a success, but after three straight appearances that all ended with losses to the Blackhawks, expectations have increased. Minnesota has earned a measure of revenge by taking the first four meetings of the season, and it can get closer to securing a playoff spot by sweeping the series for the first time in nine years Tuesday night.