Been watching a lot of Minnesota games this year on NHL center ice, and I definitely think they have been flying under the radar a little bit to start the season. I think their top line could give our D lots of problems, particularly with the Wild having last change. Backstrom is also underrated, I don't expect the Canucks to light up the score board.
I could see this being a real physical game, maybe what everyone was expecting from the Chicago game. I think the Wild are the team most likely to challenge for the division, and this could be seen as a statement type game for both teams.