Two streaking clubs meet when the Minnesota Wild (12-7-4) go on the road to play the Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-4) at United Center on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild have won five in a row, while the Blackhawks are on a three-game losing streak.
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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Wednesday's matchup.
The Blackhawks have put up 31 goals in their last 10 outings, while giving up 27 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that span have netted eight power-play goals (32.0%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Wild 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+114)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have gone 4-4-8 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 12-7-4.
- In the seven games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-4 record (good for eight points).
- In the five games this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- Minnesota has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-2-0 record).
- The Wild are 10-2-2 in the 14 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 22 points).
- In the eight games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 4-2-2.
- In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 4-2-3 (11 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Wild finished 8-5-1 in those matchups (17 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have posted a record of 1-4-5 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 10-8-4.
- In the 10 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 20 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-3-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-2-1 (seven points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.87 | Goals Scored | 3.14 | 9th |
| 10th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| 15th | 27.8 | Shots | 24.9 | 29th |
| 24th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 28th |
| 5th | 25.61% | Power Play % | 24.19% | 6th |
| 25th | 75.93% | Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 8th |
Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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