That line is known for it's toughness and defensive prowess, but Hartman showed his skill on Saturday, leading a 2-on-1 with Foligno and rifling a shot over the glove of Marc-Andre Fleury early in the first period, staking Minnesota to an early advantage.
In 120 games with the Wild over the past two seasons, Hartman has 16 goals. With chances like he had on Saturday night, and even going back to last year's playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, it's easy to see him challenging that number this season if he can stay healthy.
2. That's where the niceties ended.
The good news? The games don't count. The bad news? Minnesota is gonna have a bad taste in its mouth until it hits the ice for the season opener in six days.
After Hartman's goal 2:42 in put the Wild ahead, Chicago rallied for the next five goals, including two in the first, two more in the second and a final power-play marker in the third.
The Wild put 17 shots on goal in the first period, but mustered just six over the next period and a half as the score went the wrong way.
No harm, no foul ... as apparently, everyone came away from the game healthy. That's really all that matters at this point.
3. Now they count.
The next time the Wild hits the ice in a game situation, it will count in the standings. That'll be next Friday night in Anaheim, when the Wild and Ducks tangle at the Honda Center in what will be the first of back-to-back games in LaLa land.
Minnesota will be at the Staples Center to face the Kings a week from Saturday to finish off the double dip, before returning home Oct. 19 for the home opener against Winnipeg.
It's been a lengthy training camp lasting more than two weeks, and there's still several days before the season kicks off. But it's safe to say Wild players are ready to get back into the regular routine of the regular season.
