Wild Bench 9 Regulars in Ducks Finale

The Wild roll into Anaheim with nine regulars parked on the bench for their meaningless season closer, a move that screams rest-and-preserve from a team already locked into their spot. Dean Evason's handing the reins to the kids and backups, giving vets like Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek a breather before the real games begin. This isn't just load management; it's a calculated flex to keep the core fresh for a playoff push where every shift counts in the brutal Western Conference grind.