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3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ latest loss, including more futility against the Minnesota Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks have an embarrassing history against the Minnesota Wild, but they nearly outdid themselves Sunday at the United Center.
Blackhawks lose to Minnesota Wild, drop to 1-4-3 in last 8 games
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.
Wild’s early dominance over Blackhawks turns into nail-biter win: 3 takeaways
After allowing just five shots in the first two periods, the Wild had to scramble to keep the lead against Chicago in a narrow 4-2 win.
Game Recap: Wild 4, Blackhawks 2
Jared Spurgeon put the Wild up 1-0 at 5:43 of the first period, taking a pass in the slot from Boldy and putting the puck past the stick side of Mrazek. Frederick Gaudreau made it 2-0 at 7:17, when his shot from the bottom of the right face-off circle got past Mrazek on the short side.
Comeback Comes Up Short; Blackhawks Lose To Wild 4-2
The Chicago Blackhawks had their comeback against the Minnesota Wild come up just short despite a good third period.
Wild continue to thrive on the road, holding off Blackhawks 4-2 in Chicago
On their seventh try, they finally eluded Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek 5 minutes, 43 seconds into the first period when Spurgeon sent the puck past Mrazek’s blocker after a 4-on-2 rush for the Wild. Marco Rossi factored into the play to pick up an assist on the Wild’s past four goals, tying a team record for the second time this season.
RECAP: Late Push Not Enough as Blackhawks Fall 3-2 to Wild
Matt Boldy had three assists, and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Boldy has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in his past 11 games.

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