Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov 26, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 6 | 22:34 | 1.11 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:04 | 0.08 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:49 | 0.46 | 1.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:41 | CHI | Jason Dickinson | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:08 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Sam Rinzel, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 19:46 | MIN | Brock Faber | Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 02:17 | MIN | Nico Sturm | Jonas Brodin, Jake Middleton | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 05:31 | CHI | Artyom Levshunov | Connor Bedard, Colton Dach | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:35 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Jonas Brodin, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:38 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 3v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 3.78 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Hits | 26 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 22:34 | 1.11 | 2.03 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:04 | 0.08 | 1.34 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.02 | 1.18 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:32 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:41 | 1.10 | 0.65 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:28 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:41 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:49 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.11 | -0.57 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:49 | 0.46 | 1.24 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:35 | 0.26 | 0.80 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.31 | 0.60 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:08 | 0.35 | 0.22 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:24 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:00 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.64 | -0.25 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.03 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.31 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.18 | O |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Nov 26, 2025, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.78 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.48 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Nov 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.78 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.48, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 24 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 37. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 34 of 37 (0.31 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 20 of 24 (-1.18 goals saved above expected).