Wild open season with 2-0 shutout win over Panthers behind Gustavsson's 41 saves, Faber's first NHL goal
- The Minnesota Wild defeated the Florida Panthers 2-0 in their season opener on Thursday night.
- Wild rookie defenseman Brock Faber scored his first career NHL goal in the win.
- Goalie Filip Gustavsson recorded 41 saves to earn the shutout for Minnesota.
- The Wild got goals from Faber and Joel Eriksson Ek, including one on the power play.
- Minnesota was missing key players on defense but still managed to limit the Panthers' offense.