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Walker, T. M. (2026, October 2). A fast first period sets the tone as the Wild open with a 3-1 win over Nashville. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/a-fast-first-period-sets-the-tone-as-the-wild-open-with-a-3-1-win-over-nashville/article_cc686cb8-d627-5b64-a16a-e70d255b0e52.html
Walker, Teresa M. “A fast first period sets the tone as the Wild open with a 3-1 win over Nashville.” Toronto Star, 2 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/a-fast-first-period-sets-the-tone-as-the-wild-open-with-a-3-1-win-over-nashville/article_cc686cb8-d627-5b64-a16a-e70d255b0e52.html.
Walker, Teresa M. “A fast first period sets the tone as the Wild open with a 3-1 win over Nashville.” Toronto Star, October 2, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/a-fast-first-period-sets-the-tone-as-the-wild-open-with-a-3-1-win-over-nashville/article_cc686cb8-d627-5b64-a16a-e70d255b0e52.html.
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In their season opener on Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Nashville Predators 3-1. The game was primarily decided in the first period when Nick Foligno and Blake Coleman scored early goals for the Wild. Kirill Kaprizov added a third goal late to solidify the victory. Despite Yakov Trenin scoring what appeared to be a second-period goal, it was overturned due to goaltender interference by Ryan Hartman. The Predators managed only one goal from Roman Josi and had no success on their four power-play opportunities. This win is significant for the Wild as they aim for a third consecutive playoff berth after being eliminated in round two last year by Colorado. The Predators, who have missed the playoffs three of the past four seasons, are under new management with Chris MacFarland at the helm and looking to turn their fortunes around.
