The Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Minnesota Wild in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting records. The Blackhawks enter the game with a record of 12 wins, 20 losses, and 2 overtime losses, placing them at the bottom of their division with 26 points. They are currently on a one-game losing streak. In contrast, the Wild boast a record of 20 wins, 10 losses, and 4 overtime losses, sitting second in their division with 44 points, although they are also experiencing a four-game losing streak. Key players include the Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard, who leads the team with 29 points, and the Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov, who leads his team with 49 points. Both teams will look to break their respective streaks in this critical matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild Game Information
Game Date: December 23, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network North Extra, Chicago Sports Network
Location: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Minnesota Wild Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-10-4
Conference Record: 10-8-4
Division Record: 5-4-2
Streak: 4 loss
Chicago Blackhawks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-20-2
Conference Record: 8-13-1
Division Record: 3-6-1
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Minnesota Wild (20-10-4, 44 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 22G, 27A, 49 PTS
Assists Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 22G, 27A, 49 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 22G, 27A, 49 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Marcus Foligno, 32 PIM
Goalie: Filip Gustavsson, 14-5-3, 2.24 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Chicago Blackhawks (12-20-2, 26 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Ryan Donato, 11G, 8A, 19 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor Bedard, 8G, 21A, 29 PTS
Points Leader: Connor Bedard, 8G, 21A, 29 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Connor Murphy, 38 PIM
Goalie: Arvid Soderblom, 5-7-1, 2.56 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Minnesota Wild Injury Report
Troy Grosenick – Knee (Out For Season) – Grosenick underwent successful surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 2) to repair a torn ACL in his right knee and will not play this season. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.
Filip Gustavsson – Lower-body (Out) – The Wild announced on Friday (Dec. 20) that Gustavsson will not be in the crease for either of the team’s next two contests, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Jakub Lauko – Lower-body (Out) – Lauko is week-to-week after aggravating his previous muscle issue, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Jake Middleton – Upper Body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed D Jake Middleton on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 13).
Yakov Trenin – Upper Body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed F Yakov Trenin on injured reserve on Thursday (Dec. 19).
Joel Eriksson Ek – Lower-body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed F Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 6) and is considered week-to-week.
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
Craig Smith – Back (Out) – The Blackhawks placed F Craig Smith on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 20).
Alec Martinez – Neck (Out) – The Chicago Blackhawks placed D Alec Martinez on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 13).
Laurent Brossoit – Knee (Out) – Brossoit had another procedure done on Friday (Nov. 29) and is expected to be out for another six weeks, according to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson.
Minnesota Wild Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 vs Chicago Blackhawks
December 27, 2024 at Dallas Stars
December 29, 2024 vs Ottawa Senators
December 31, 2024 vs Nashville Predators
January 02, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 04, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 07, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 09, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 11, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 12, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
Chicago Blackhawks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
December 27, 2024 at Buffalo Sabres
December 29, 2024 vs Dallas Stars
December 31, 2024 vs St. Louis Blues
January 03, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 05, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 08, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 10, 2025 at Detroit Red Wings
January 11, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 13, 2025 vs Calgary Flames
