Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks lose to Minnesota Wild, drop to 1-4-3 in last 8 games
The Blackhawks dropped to 1-4-3 in their last eight games. They lost three of four in the season series against the Wild. Minnesota jumped in front on Spurgeon's wrist shot from the high slot 5:43 into the first period. Gaudreau made it 2-0 when he beat Petr Mrazek on the goaltender's glove side from a tough angle at 7:17.
3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ latest loss, including more futility against the Minnesota Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks have an embarrassing history against the Minnesota Wild, but they nearly outdid themselves Sunday at the United Center.
Wild’s early dominance over Blackhawks turns into nail-biter win: 3 takeaways
After allowing just five shots in the first two periods, the Wild had to scramble to keep the lead against Chicago in a narrow 4-2 win.
Game Recap: Wild 4, Blackhawks 2
Jared Spurgeon put the Wild up 1-0 at 5:43 of the first period, taking a pass in the slot from Boldy and putting the puck past the stick side of Mrazek. Frederick Gaudreau made it 2-0 at 7:17, when his shot from the bottom of the right face-off circle got past Mrazek on the short side.
Wild start strong, hold on for much-needed win over lowly Blackhawks
It wasn't an overly convincing win, but the Wild got the job done against one of the worst teams in the NHL on Sunday evening. They started hot, then held on and were able to avoid blowing a 3-0 lead in a 4-2 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Comeback Comes Up Short; Blackhawks Lose To Wild 4-2
The Chicago Blackhawks had their comeback against the Minnesota Wild come up just short despite a good third period.
Wild continue to thrive on the road, holding off Blackhawks 4-2 in Chicago
The Wild found relief from their rut with their most tried-and-true remedy: playing on the road. Like clockwork, they left St. Paul and immediately improved, using a strong start to hold off the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday night at United Center for just their second victory in seven games.
RECAP: Late Push Not Enough as Blackhawks Fall 3-2 to Wild
Matt Boldy had three assists, and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Boldy has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in his past 11 games.
Wild get back in the win column at Chicago
In the middle frame, Chicago’s Nick Foligno was whistled for holding Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov, and complained a bit ...
Central Division opponents meet when Blackhawks host the Wild
BOTTOM LINE: Central Division foes meet when the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Minnesota Wild. Chicago is 4-9-2 against the Central Division and 15-28-5 overall. The Blackhawks are 3-7-4 in one-goal ...
Landon Slaggert plays a big role in his return to the Chicago Blackhawks — an upset win over the Tampa Bay Lightning
Landon Slaggert’s offensive game isn’t all that nuanced. To the Chicago Blackhawks forward, scoring goals is pretty much ...
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Minnesota Wild continue to thrive on the road, holding off Chicago Blackhawks 4-2
Goalie Filip Gustavsson’s 18 saves and Marcus Foligno’s empty-netter preserved earlier goals from captain Jared Spurgeon, Frederick Gaudreau and Joel Eriksson Ek on Sunday night as the Wild ...
Marc-Andre Fleury's Wife Shares Adorable Post Before Wild Goalie's Final Montreal Game
Fleury's family is ready for his curtain call in Montreal as well. In an Instagram Story post, Fleury's wife, Veronique Larosee, shared a photo of her and their kids getting ready for the travel to ...
Tuesday's hockey: Bedard scores spectacular goal; MSU's Gucciardi earns accolade
Connor Bedard scored from a seemingly impossible angle in the Blackhawks 4-1 win over the Lightning on Tuesday.
Ranking All 32 NHL Squads' Special Teams With The '100 Rule'
The '100 rule' can be a make-or-break factor in an NHL team's success. Teams that don't excel on the power play and penalty kill need a lot to go right at 5-on-5.
Wild sideline Kaprizov for at least a month, with surgery needed on lingering lower-body injury
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov needs surgery on the lingering lower-body injury he recently returned from and will be ...