Multiple Minnesota Wild prospects have taken big leaps to propel the team's prospect pool atop the NHL rankings.

The Department of Natural Resources is reminding Minnesotans of the Nongame Wildlife Fund Tax Checkoff program.

Metorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities could see nearly three inches of snow accumulation by Saturday afternoon, according to the latest models.

The team stands third in the Central Division and must protect that position to make the playoffs and improve it to gain home-ice advantage.