Opening week
Tuesday: NHL regular season begins with three games. The Chicago Blackhawks will raise their Stanley Cup banner before their home game against Washington (7 p.m., NBCSN).
Thursday: Wild season opener vs. Los Angeles. 7 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center (NBCSN).
In the Star Tribune: Tuesday, NHL preview; Thursday, Wild preview
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