Blackhawks Snap Wild's Streak, Win 2-1

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Chicago Blackhawks grabbed a tight 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild last Thursday at the Grand Casino Arena. Spencer Knights did a tall with 28 saves, while Ilya McKayev and Connor Bedard scored the goals for Chicago. This victory snapped the Wild's impressive 19-game point streak against the Blackhawks, which had been going strong since February 4th. It marked Chicago's first win over Minnesota since November 10th, 2024, and their first regulation road win against them since November 4th, 2017. The Blackhawks improved to 26 wins, 30 losses, and 12 overtime losses, winning three of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Wild dropped to 39 wins, 19 losses, and 12 overtime losses, stumbling with just one win in their past five. Harper Wastet stopped 24 shots for Minnesota, but Nico Sturm's late second period goal was

1:04all they could muster. Key moments included Mickey Eves' first period tip-in and Bedard's break-away tally, plus a late scratch for Wild Star Kiroka Prizov with a lower body. Injury? He's day-to-day. With this momentum, the Blackhawks looked to build on their recent form as both teams pushed through the season's final stretch.