- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-11) will take on the Minnesota Wild (38-18-12) at the United Center on Tuesday, aiming for a victory.
The Minnesota Wild are looking to rebound after a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in their previous game. In that matchup, Minnesota spent 6 minutes in the penalty box and failed to capitalize on two power play opportunities, managing just 2 goals out of 38 shots overall.
On the scoring front, the Minnesota Wild have accumulated 222 goals this season (8th in the NHL) while giving up 191. They currently have 88 points, boasting a points percentage of .647. The Wild have also converted 56 power play goals out of 226 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 24.78%. At even strength, they have scored 166 goals versus allowing 154. With 1,976 shots taken this season, their shooting percentage is 11.2%. Defensively, they have faced 2,033 shots, achieving a save percentage of .906 while their opponents have had 176 power play attempts (28th in the league), resulting in 37 goals allowed under those circumstances.
In goal for this matchup will be Filip Gustavsson, who has allowed a total of 539 goals throughout his professional career, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.67. Over 211 NHL games, his save percentage stands at .912 after logging 9,061 minutes in net. His career record includes 107 wins, 70 losses, and 26 overtime losses, along with 125 quality starts, translating to a quality start percentage of .619. Gustavsson has faced 6,146 shots, successfully stopping 5,607 of them.
In their last game, the Blackhawks fell to the Golden Knights with a score of 4-0. Despite attempting 4 power plays, Chicago could not score, managing just 0 goals on 21 shots.
This season, the Blackhawks have scored 135 even-strength goals and 37 power play goals (ranking 19th in the NHL). With 1,607 shots taken (32nd in the league), they have a shooting percentage of 10.70% and have allowed 1,936 shots against. Currently, Chicago has tallied 172 goals and 61 points, resulting in a points percentage of .462. They’ve conceded 208 goals in total, which includes 178 even-strength goals and 30 while shorthanded. With 191 power play opportunities, their conversion rate is at 19.37%, and they hold a penalty kill rate of 84.92% against 199 power plays, coupled with a save percentage of 89.3%.
In goal for Chicago will be Spencer Knight, who has made 3,503 saves from 3,870 shots, resulting in a .905 save percentage. With a career record of 66-52-17 across 139 games, he’s started 129 contests, totaling 5,145 minutes on the ice. His quality start rate stands at 52.7%, evidenced by 68 quality starts throughout his professional journey. His opponents have collectively scored an average of 2.84 goals per game against him, totaling 367 goals allowed.
Which team will come out on top in today’s NHL matchup for the spread or moneyline?
Expert Pick: Bet on Minnesota
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
