There are probably thousands of calendars in the Wilderness that have had March 16th, 2018, circled in red marker since NHL schedules were released last summer. Because if you didn’t travel to Sin City to witness this one in person—and you’re reading this story—then it’s a safe bet that you at least checked into the feasibility of getting to Las Vegas and buying tickets for tonight’s contest.
This evening’s matchup between the Wild and the Golden Knights marks the first time that Minnesota as an organization will visit the Strip to take on the new Vegas franchise, where the expansion club has dominated visitors all season long.