Minnesota Wild, inspired by Matt Boldy, opens NHL season with victory over Columbus Blue Jackets
Matt Boldy scored the 2024-25 season’s first goal for the Wild in the first period, and he also assisted on goals by Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello. The Wild probably won’t know they’re no longer in danger of repeating last year’s woeful start that sabotaged the season until they’ve made it out safely – or not.