**SAINT PAUL, Minn. --** The Minnesota Wild drops the puck on the 2026-2027 preseason schedule against a familiar foe in the Chicago Blackhawks. The following lineup is a projection and is subject to change:**FORWARDS** 15 Charlie Stramel 18 Mason Shaw 19 Tyler Pitlick 23 Dylan Gambrell 27 Jagger Joshua 28 Justin Kirkland 37 Hunter Haight 58 Riley Heidt 61 Rieger Lorenz 71 Nick Foligno 74 Kayden Lemire 76 Caeden Bankier 78 Nico Sturm **DEFENSE** 3 Olli Maata 26 Matt Kiersted 48 Daemon Hunt 55 Carson Lambos 63 Roman Schmidt 82 David Spacek 86 Mike Koster **GOALTENDERS** 31 Calvin Pickard 96 William Rousseau 33 Filip Ruzicka#### Info for Tonight's Game: * **When:** Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. CT * **Where:** Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul, Minnesota) * **Tickets**: Buy Now * **Watch:** [Where to Watch](https://www.nhl.com/wild/info/broadcast?=) * **Listen:** KFAN * **Gamecenter:** [Blackhawks vs. Wild](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-min/2026/09/19/2026010004)
