Well, things could have certainly gone better for the Minnesota Wild in their season opener against the New York Rangers. Falling and earning the 7-3 loss in front of the home crowd is not the best, especially when the score resembles that of a (low scoring) football game.
The Wild did things well enough on the offensive side of the puck, finishing with 36 total shots on net, but unfortunately the other team had the reigning Vezina Trophy winner in Igor Shesterkin in their crease and the shooting talent somewhat dwindled when the comeback was attempted.