Following their worst loss in five seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks will face the red-hot Minnesota Wild on Sunday at United Center.
Both Chicago (45-27-13) and Minnesota enter the contest with 59 points, and are currently tied atop the Central Division. The Blackhawks’ 6-0 shutout loss at Washington extended their road losing streak to three games, but they’ve won four straight at home to start the new year.
The trip home will also see a new face added to the lineup, as Nick Schmaltz will play after being called up from AHL Rockford on Saturday.