Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Chicago Blackhawks on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 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 | Brock Faber | D | 0 | 3 | 5 | 21:48 | 0.21 | 2.22 |
| 2nd | Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.24 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Louis Crevier | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:40 | 0.08 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:17 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:58 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Michael McCarron, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 10:47 | CHI | Louis Crevier | Frank Nazar, Wyatt Kaiser | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 18:30 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Marcus Johansson, Brock Faber | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 14:35 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Connor Bedard, Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:20 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Connor Bedard, Artyom Levshunov | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:09 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Marcus Johansson, Brock Faber | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.99 | 3.17 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 9 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 21:48 | 0.21 | 2.22 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.24 | 2.03 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:39 | 0.52 | 0.95 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.12 | 0.75 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:36 | 1.01 | 0.70 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:54 | 0.54 | 0.69 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.42 | 0.00 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:27 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:58 | 0.55 | -0.15 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Crevier | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:40 | 0.08 | 1.44 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.29 | 1.39 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23:05 | 0.31 | 1.33 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:25 | 0.36 | 0.90 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:29 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:59 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.54 | 0.10 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:12 | 0.47 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.98 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.52 | |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 33 | 37 | 89.2% | -0.44 | O |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Mar 17, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.17 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.99 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brock Faber led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.22 on 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 2 of 2, worth 0.52 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 Mar 17, 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 — Brock Faber led all skaters at 2.22, on 0G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.17 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.99, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 37 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 26. High-danger chances went 15 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 21 of 24 (-0.98 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 33 of 37 (-0.44 goals saved above expected).