Wild Open Season With 3–1 Win Over Nashville

The Minnesota Wild opened their season with a 3-to-1 road victory over Nashville Thursday night.

Nick Foligno and Blake Coleman scored in the first period, and Kirill Kaprizov added a third-period goal. Coleman’s goal proved to be the winner in his Minnesota debut.

Jesper Wallstedt stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced. The victory gives the Wild a 1-and-0 start.