The St. Louis Blues are set to host the Minnesota Wild in their home opener after a successful three-game road trip, where they secured two wins. The Blues made significant offseason moves, acquiring defenseman Philip Broberg and center Dylan Holloway from the Edmonton Oilers, enhancing their roster with these new additions.

Former Wild defenseman Ryan Suter, who recently signed a one-year contract with the Blues after being bought out by Dallas, will be a key player to watch. The Wild are dealing with injuries, with Joel Eriksson Ek expected to return while Jared Spurgeon remains day-to-day.

The Iowa Wild faced a tough defeat against the Manitoba Moose, losing 6-4 in their season opener at Wells Fargo Arena. Brendan Gaunce stood out for Iowa, contributing a goal and two assists.

Despite an early goal from Ben King for Manitoba, the Wild managed to tie the game multiple times, showcasing a competitive back-and-forth match. However, the Moose ultimately secured the win with a decisive goal from Simon Lundmark in the third period.