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.