 In the process, the Wild became the first team in playoff history to capture a seven-game series twice after facing elimination during Game 5.When the 2003–04 season started, the Wild were short-handed with both Pascal Dupuis and Gaborik holding out.After struggling in the first month, the Wild finally got their two young star left-wingers signed, but both struggled to get back into game shape as the Wild struggled through much of November.