The NHL is planning to go back to a normal schedule next season, and that includes the return of preseason action.

After these tune-up games were scrapped last season ahead of a 56-game slate shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wild announced a six-game lineup Monday beginning Sept. 25 at St. Louis. The Wild will also play Sept. 30 at Colorado before playing host to the Avalanche on Oct. 4, the Blues on Oct. 6 and the Blackhawks on Oct. 7 and then wrapping up Oct. 9 at Chicago.

All Wild games can be heard on KFAN 100.3 FM.

The NHL is expected to release each team's home opener on Wednesday and the complete 82-game schedule on Thursday. Already, the league has announced the Wild will host the Blues on Jan.1 for the Winter Classic at Target Field.