Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild on Jan 27, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
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 | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.60 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.16 | 1.05 |
| 3rd | Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:19 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Connor Bedard, Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:14 | CHI | Ryan Donato | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 05:54 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Alex Vlasic, Jason Dickinson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 12:33 | MIN | Yakov Trenin | Daemon Hunt | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 03:57 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Marcus Johansson, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:58 | MIN | Jared Spurgeon | Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.86 | 4.04 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| Hits | 10 | 21 |
| Blocks | 5 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 23:50 | 1.48 | 0.79 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:19 | 1.01 | 0.75 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.30 | 0.70 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:50 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:30 | 0.89 | 0.00 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:45 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.03 | -0.30 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.60 | 1.49 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.16 | 1.05 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:41 | 0.16 | 0.60 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:49 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.31 | 0.39 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.27 | 0.20 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:07 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30:01 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:00 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.92 | O |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 1.85 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Jan 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.04 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 4.86 — 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.
Joel Eriksson Ek led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 of 32, worth 1.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Jan 27, 2026.
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 — Joel Eriksson Ek led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.04 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 4.86, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 32 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 23. High-danger chances went 24 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 20 of 23 (0.92 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 of 32 (1.85 goals saved above expected).