The night started with the Wild welcoming the return of Jason Zucker on Thursday night for the first time as a visitor, as the Penguins simultaneously were welcoming Zucker back to the lineup following a long injury absence. Unfortunately there was also another injury exit for Jason Zucker to follow after a scary looking leg injury that happened in the second period.
Before that unfortunate part, Pittsburgh would jump out to an early lead at the charmed 66 second mark of the game. New acquisition Rickard Rakell racked up his first goal of two goals on the night, tipping in a John Marino shot.