While the matchup between the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks may not look like the most intriguing on paper, this early season matchup was actually loaded full of storylines from the outset.
It was to be the home opener in the 20th season of the Wild franchise, but the first without a crowd full of fans. It would see the return of goaltender Devan Dubnyk and winger Ryan Donato to the Xcel Energy Center. And it was a wonderful chance for Minnesota to begin their season on a 4-1 note as they held a 60 percent chance of winning the contest, according to Money Puck.