The Minnesota Wild (20-10-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-20-2) during Monday's NHL slate, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild are third and the Blackhawks 16th in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 17.78% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.41% | 30th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22.47% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.15% | 4th |
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Wild vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's top contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 19.1%.
- With 13 goals and 17 assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the most important offensive options for Minnesota with his 30 points (0.9 per game).
- On 58 shots (for 12 goals) and 15 assists, Marco Rossi has created 27 points this season.
- Filip Gustavsson (14-5-3) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .922 for Minnesota.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored eight goals (0.2 per game) and collected 21 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with 29 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 9.6%.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a top offensive contributor for Chicago with 23 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 16 assists in 34 games.
- Ryan Donato has scored 11 goals on the season, chipping in eight assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 7-12-1 in 21 games this season, conceding 59 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 541 saves and a .902 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Wild vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Alec Martinez: Out (Neck),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Craig Smith: Out (Back)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Panthers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Jets | L 5-0 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Kraken | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flames | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blues | - | Home |