143 days. That is how long it has been since the Minnesota Wild played their last hockey game. It was a 5-4 overtime victory in Anaheim against the Ducks. Since then, the NHL paused the season due to COVID-19, and we have all been eagerly awaiting its return. And that time has finally come. On Wednesday, the Wild take on their Central Division rival Colorado Avalanche in their one exhibition game prior to beginning their series against the Vancouver Canucks this weekend.
It’s been months since the Wild played a game, so this exhibition will show us what condition everyone is in after the long break.