The line juggling wasn't a message intended for only Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. But the former linemates took on revamped roles in the 7-2 victory.
Cam Talbot will be back in goal and Ryan Hartman is still centering for Rem Pitlick and Jordan Greenway. In Seattle, Hartman set up Pitlick for the first three goals of his career.
The Wild is finally playing a new opponent after last season's virus-forced realignment. Winnipeg is 0-2 and will be without former Gophers and Breck School star Blake Wheeler.
The Minnesota Whitecaps have joined the National Women's Pro Hockey league for the 2018-19 season. Click here for a game schedule, player news, standings and more about the team and the league.