Minnesota Wild Win Home Opener

The Minnesota Wild won their home opener on Thursday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Xcel Energy Center. Mikko Koivu had 3 points, including 2 second period goals. He played exceptionally well and was the best player on the ice. It was the 9th straight home opening win at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild will play the Columbus Blue Jackets at home on Saturday night.

Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center

I realize this is my third post in a row about the Minnesota Wild, but let’s face it, they are hot right now. The Wild will face off against division rival Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night on their home ice at the Xcel Energy Center St Paul. The Wild are going into the game 2-0, while the Oilers are 2-1. The Oilers will give the Wild their first taste of playing a super competitive team. I am not discounting the efforts by the Blackhawks or the Blue Jackets, but Edmonton is just simply a tougher team. The Wild will need to lace up their skates and get ready to battle because every win counts. You can still get tickets for cheap from Ticket King and I know they have an office just down the block from the Xcel that makes picking tickets up a breeze. Go Wild!