Minnesota Wild vs. New York Islanders.The Minnesota Wild is a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota. They are a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 2000 as an expansion franchise and plays their home games at the Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild's team colors are forest green, wheat, and Minnesota wheat. They have made several playoff appearances throughout their history, including a trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs in their inaugural season.