SB Nation Chicago - Blackhawks Vs. Wild: Chicago Wins In A Shootouthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2011-12-14T21:51:42-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24012522011-12-14T21:51:42-06:002011-12-14T21:51:42-06:00Blackhawks Vs. Wild Final Score: Patrick Kane Wins It For Chicago In A Shootout
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<p><span>Jonathan Toews</span> and <span>Patrick Kane</span> each scored in a shootout against <span>Niklas Backstrom</span> to lift the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a> past the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hockeywilderness.com/">Minnesota Wild</a> 4-3 on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center. It was Kane who scored the final goal, a brilliant multi-deke move that saw the Chicago's star winger nearly come to a complete stop before putting in the decisive score.</p>
<p>Chicago and Minnesota entered the third tied at two. Toews gave Chicago a lead on a beautiful goal after he won a face-off. It was Toews team-leading 18th goal of the season, and it come off an assist from <span>Viktor Stalberg</span>.</p>
<p>The Wild would answer with five minutes left in the period when <span>Mikko Koivu</span> scored his eighth goal of the season off assists from <span>Cal Clutterbuck</span> and <span>Clayton Stoner</span>.</p>
<p>As one might expect, the final stats are fairly even. Chicago out-shot the Wild 31-30, while Minnesota won the face-off battle 35-30. Toews, who also added an assist on <span>Marian Hossa's</span> second period goal, was named the top star of the game.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/12/14/2637391/blackhawks-vs-wild-final-scoreRicky O'Donnell2011-12-14T20:24:15-06:002011-12-14T20:24:15-06:00Blackhawks Vs. Wild Score Update: Second Period Ends 2-2
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hockeywilderness.com/">Minnesota Wild</a> skated for 20 goal-less minutes in the first period of their Xcel Energy Center showdown on Wednesday, but the second period provided plenty of fireworks. After four total goals, the second period ends with the teams deadlocked 2-2.</p>
<p>The 'Hawks scored the first two goals of the period. <span>Marian Hossa</span> found the back of the net on a power play off assists from <span>Jonathan Toews</span> and <span>Patrick Sharp</span>. It was Hossa's 13th goal of the year. Just over a minute later, <span>Michael Frolik</span> beat Minnesota goaltender <span>Niklas Backstrom</span> for his fifth goal of the season thanks to assists from <span>Marcus Kruger</span> and <span>Jamal Mayers</span><i>. </i></p>
<p>The Wild wouldn't stay shutout for long. <span>Kyle Brodziak</span> beat <span>Ray Emery</span> for his 11th goal of the season. Brodziak was set up by teammate <span>Nick Johnson</span>. <span>Matt Cullen</span> would tie the game at two just two minutes later when he scored his ninth goal of the year off assists from <span>Cal Clutterbuck</span> and <span>Warren Peters</span>.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/12/14/2637216/blackhawks-vs-wild-score-updateRicky O'Donnell2011-12-14T07:00:29-06:002011-12-14T07:00:29-06:00Blackhawks Vs. Wild Preview: Chicago Hopes To End Minnesota's Winning Streak
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<p>The Blackhawks look to end the Wild's seven game wining streak while making a three-game streak of their own.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a> (18-8-4, 40 pts) enter Wednesday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hockeywilderness.com/">Minnesota Wild</a> (20-7-3, 43 pts) looking to snatch their third win in a row and end the Wild's impressive seven-game winning streak.</p>
<p>The Blackhawks, who finished their previous two games with 3-2 overtime victories, own a narrow three-point lead over the Detroit Redwings and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Blues</a> -- both teams who have played fewer games than the Hawks. The Wild likewise lead their division and presently sport the NHL's best record and most points.</p>
<p>Living on the merit of their stingy defense, the Wild have allowed only 64 goals this season, while also killing 85% of their opponent's power plays -- good for ninth-best in the league. Which should make for an interesting matchup, as the Blackhawks have thus far been ninth-best in the league in converting power plays into goals (19%).</p>
<p><b>Gametime:</b> Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 PM CST, Xcel Energy Center</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> VERSUS (HD), TSN2</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2011/12/14/2633503/nhl-preview-blackhawks-wildBradley Woodrum