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The Minnesota Wild (39-18-12) host the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-12) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild sit in third place in the Western Conference with 90 points and the Blackhawks rank 14th in the Western Conference with 62 points.
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Wild vs. Blackhawks: March 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 5th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.11% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.21% | 16th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 19.17% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.42% | 1st |
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Wild vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been critical to Minnesota's offense this season, recording 80 points in 69 games.
- Matthew Boldy has 75 points (38 goals, 37 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Quinn Hughes has contributed 67 points for Minnesota in 63 games this season, scoring on 3.7% of his shots and putting up six goals and 61 assists.
- In 43 games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (25-11-6) has allowed 107 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 63 points make him a vital offensive option for Chicago. He has put up 27 goals and 36 assists in 54 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is one of the impact players on offense for Chicago with 49 total points (0.7 per game), with 28 goals and 21 assists in 64 games.
- Frank Nazar's 11 goals and 23 assists add up to 34 points this season.
- Spencer Knight has a 17-19-9 record this season, with a .907 save percentage (15th in the league). He has 1,176 saves, and has given up 120 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Wild vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Wild
Joel Eriksson Ek: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Sacha Boisvert: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related ),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/15/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Mammoth | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Golden Knights | L 4-0 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/20/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |