The Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild faceoff for the first time since February 2020 as both hope to extend their point streaks. Their Friday matchup at the United Center is the first of a back-to-back as they travel to St. Paul for another game Saturday night.
The Wild are finally both good and exciting in a way their fans have longed for years. They’re currently sitting second in the Central Division and Western Conference 0.671 points percentage. Much of their success is due to their offensive power, as they score nearly four goals a game on average, good for third best in the league.