Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
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 | Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 23:54 | 0.65 | 1.37 |
| 2nd | Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:51 | 0.02 | 1.19 |
| 3rd | Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.05 | 1.11 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:22 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Andrew Mangiapane | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:47 | CHI | Connor Bedard | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 15:47 | MIN | Nico Sturm | Hunter Haight, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.90 | 2.49 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Hits | 10 | 23 |
| Blocks | 10 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 23:54 | 0.65 | 1.37 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.05 | 0.90 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.25 | 0.85 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.54 | 0.62 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.01 | 0.60 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:56 | 0.44 | 0.46 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.39 | 0.40 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:14 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:37 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:48 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:57 | 0.09 | -0.26 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.14 | -0.27 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:51 | 0.02 | 1.19 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.05 | 1.11 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:06 | 0.13 | -0.06 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:25 | 0.28 | -0.07 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:24 | 0.23 | -0.08 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.17 | -0.14 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.17 | -0.30 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.21 | -0.35 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:17 | 0.42 | -0.58 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.01 | -0.83 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 0.95 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.23 | L |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Mar 19, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.49 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.9 — Chicago Blackhawks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Connor Bedard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.37 on 1 goal, 6 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 28 of 29, worth 0.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor Bedard led all skaters at 1.37, on 1G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.49 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.9, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 26 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 29. High-danger chances went 13 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 28 of 29 (0.95 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 24 of 26 (0.23 goals saved above expected).