ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild officially know where their 2026-27 season will begin.
The NHL announced the home openers for all 32 clubs on Wednesday, confirming that the Wild will open the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 1, against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
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Two days later, Minnesota will return to Saint Paul for its home opener against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Grand Casino Arena. The remainder of the league’s 84-game schedule is set to be released on Thursday.
For Minnesota, the opener presents an immediate Central Division test. Nashville has often been a difficult building for opponents, and division games carry even more weight this season following the NHL’s move to an 84-game schedule, which adds two additional divisional matchups for every team.
The Wild will then waste little time returning home, welcoming an Original Six opponent in Boston for what should be one of the most anticipated home openers in recent years.
The matchup gives Minnesota fans an early opportunity to see Bill Guerin’s revamped roster on home ice after an offseason that included several notable changes.
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The Bruins also figure to be looking for a strong start after an eventful offseason of their own, making the Oct. 3 contest an intriguing early-season measuring stick for both clubs.
Wednesday’s announcement only reveals each team’s opening games, but anticipation won’t have to wait much longer.
The NHL is expected to unveil the complete regular-season schedule on Thursday, providing Minnesota with its full 84-game roadmap for the 2026-27 campaign.
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