Chicago Blackhawks Face Minnesota Wild on December 23

The Minnesota Wild (20-10-4) are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks (12-20-2) on December 23, aiming to recover from a recent four-game losing streak. Despite their struggles, the Wild remain second in the Central Division but need to improve their offensive output, having scored only 2.9 goals per game, ranking 20th in the NHL. Chicago recently ended a three-game win streak with a loss to the Flames and has made a coaching change, promoting Anders Sorensen as interim head coach. Both teams are dealing with injuries, with Minnesota listing six players on the injury report. Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild with 49 points, while Connor Bedard tops the Blackhawks with 29 points. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the division.