The Minnesota Wild's strong start to the season came to a halt with a 5-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Kings. Kevin Fiala netted a pivotal goal that shifted the momentum in favor of the Kings, who capitalized on the Wild's struggles following an injury to star player Kirill Kaprizov.

Despite an early lead, the Wild faltered after Kaprizov took a puck to the face, losing their rhythm and allowing the Kings to dominate the latter half of the game. The Wild's power play woes continued, going 0-for-4, while the Kings' David Rittich made crucial saves to secure the victory.