Yeo on Wild's woes: 'I'm not going to sit around and say, 'Poor me'

Minnesota Wild coach Mike Yeo has heard the rumors about his job security but insists he's not taking the bait - regardless of what former player Zenon Konopka's bunny has to "say" on social media.

Yeo has seen Minnesota plummet out of a postseason picture after losing six in a row (0-4-2) and 11 of its last 12 (1-9-2). Thursday night's tilt with three-time Hart Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin and the NHL-best Washington Capitals (39-9-4) doesn't exactly scream better days ahead for the sputtering Wild (23-20-10), who reside two points behind the Central Division-rival Colorado Avalanche (27-25-4) for the final playoff spot.

Still, Yeo maintains he's looking ahead - not behind. Via Minneapolis Star Tribune:

Minnesota hardly has been "fine" at Xcel Energy Center of late, losing its last six decisions (0-3-3) after posting a 3-1 victory over Detroit on Dec. 28.

If one's looking for positives, the Wild have scored a power-play goal in four straight contests and six of the last seven.

Then again, that comes on the heels of failing to convert on 24 consecutive opportunities over an 11-game stretch.