The Chicago Blackhawks and their fans are likely glad they have a quick chance to move on from Friday’s clunker against the Washington Capitals. However, no easy landing awaits as the red-hot Minnesota Wild charge into the United Center.
Last night in Dallas, the Wild played one of their ridiculous number of games in hand against the Blackhawks. Naturally, they pulled out a 5-4 win. They’re now tied atop the Central Division — and Western Conference — with the Blackhawks at 59 points. But Minnesota having four games in hand makes them the true first-place club.
These two teams have yet to meet up this season, which is very strange.