NHL teams will release their schedules on Thursday, but the Wild announced Wednesday its home opener will be on Saturday, Oct. 6 against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The season opener will be on Thursday, Oct. 4, in Colorado.
NHL teams are preparing for Friday's first round of the NHL draft in Dallas.
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