Preview: Wild hope to avoid rocky start to preseason against Avalanche

Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty ImagesIt’s happening! It’s finally happening! The 2022-23 (pre)season is here and Minnesota Wild fans around the state and beyond can rejoice!

When: 3:00 p.m. CT

TV: N/A

The Wild are set to take on division rival and reigning Cup Champions in the Colorado Avalanche. Take note that this game will not be available to watch, and will only be broadcasted on KFAN-Plus. The other two preseason games in St. Paul will be on Bally Sports North, as well as the game in Milwaukee. Just not the opener this afternoon.

We’ll get to see (hear) some familiar faces suit up again in green, red, and gold, but also some new ones. Three forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie…