The Blackhawks dropped to 1-4-3 in their last eight games. They lost three of four in the season series against the Wild. Minnesota jumped in front on Spurgeon's wrist shot from the high slot 5:43 into the first period. Gaudreau made it 2-0 when he beat Petr Mrazek on the goaltender's glove side from a tough angle at 7:17.

In the middle frame, Chicago’s Nick Foligno was whistled for holding Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov, and complained a bit too forcefully about the call, drawing a second penalty. Minnesota made it 3-0 on the extended power play, as Eriksson Ek recorded his ninth goal of the season and second of the weekend.

First Period_1, Minnesota, Spurgeon 5 (Boldy, Rossi), 5:43. 2, Minnesota, Gaudreau 9 (Foligno), 7:17. Penalties_None. Second Period_3, Minnesota, Eriksson Ek 9 (Boldy, Kaprizov), 10:45 (pp). Penalties_Foligno, CHI (Holding), 7:09; Foligno, CHI (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 7:09.

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