Wild Defeat Blackhawks 4-2 in Division Clash

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in an NHL Central Division matchup, with key contributions from Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Frederick Gaudreau. Minnesota, who had lost five of their last six games, showed resilience by securing a win on the road, where they have an impressive 18-5-3 record. The Wild capitalized on a strong start and withstood a late rally by the Blackhawks, who remain at the bottom of the division and have struggled recently with a 1-4-3 record in their last eight games. Filip Gustavsson made 18 saves, and Marcus Foligno sealed the victory with an empty-net goal. Chicago, grappling with roster changes after trading Taylor Hall, was unable to overcome the Wild's early lead despite a power-play goal from Seth Jones. The Wild are now preparing for a five-game road trip, while the Blackhawks face upcoming games against Tampa Bay, Carolina, and Florida.