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 | 1.15 | 2.46 |
| 2nd | Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.02 | 2.02 |
| 3rd | Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19:35 | 0.26 | 1.51 |
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 | 1.15 | 2.46 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.02 | 2.02 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:04 | 0.08 | 1.31 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.15 | 1.21 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.31 | 1.19 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:32 | 0.12 | 1.15 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.01 | 0.77 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:41 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:41 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:49 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:28 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.04 | -0.42 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.03 | -0.72 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:35 | 0.26 | 1.51 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.33 | 1.08 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.22 | 0.84 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:08 | 0.35 | 0.76 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.17 | 0.70 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:49 | 0.52 | 0.64 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:53 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:24 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.64 | 0.11 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:00 | 0.40 | 0.07 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.08 | -0.12 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.19 | -0.44 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.20 | -0.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.68 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -0.24 | 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 2.46 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 34 of 37, worth 0.68 goals saved above expected.
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 2.46, 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 (0.68 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 20 of 24 (-0.24 goals saved above expected).