NHL Preseason:
Opponent: Colorado Avalanche Location: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN Time: 7 PM CT TV: Fox Sports North
Coming off their first preseason win last night in Happy Valley 2-1 over the Sabres, the Wild play host to the Avalanche at the Xcel Energy Center tonight.
The Wild got goals from Kurtis Gabriel and the game winner from Jason Zucker on the powerplay with just 4.6 seconds left on the clock.
The Wild were outshot 40-31
six skaters that played last night will be in the lineup tonight: Zucker Carter Tuch Gabriel Graovac Reilly
Eric Staal will make his Wild debut tonight. Also seeing their first action will be: Christian Folin Zac Dalpe Gustav Bouramman Marc Hagel Zach Palmquist Joel Eriksson Ek Brady Bassart Colton Beck
It is just pre-season but these games are very big for everyone. Time to impress the new coaching staff as jobs are on the line. This team is built to contend now.
Let's Go Crazy!
Let's Get Wild!