Wild show promise, despite latest one-and-done in playoffs

Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) is congratulated by Joel Eriksson Ek (14) and Mats Zuccarello (36) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 3-0. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) reverses the puck next to Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden (22) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 28, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 28, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz)

Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, May 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) is checked against the glass by a Vegas Golden Knights player during the third period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)