The Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks are set to face off on March 17, 2026, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The game, scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, will be part of a crucial matchup between the teams, with both squads vying for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Key Matchup Insights Recent Performance: Minnesota enters the game on a 5-game winning streak against Chicago, including an impressive 8-1 record in their last 9 road games against the Blackhawks. However, the Wild have struggled in March, posting a 3-7 record in their last 10 games during the month. Total Points Trends: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against Western Conference opponents and in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games against Central Division teams. Conversely, Minnesota has seen the total go OVER in 14 of its last 17 road games. Home Advantage: Chicago has a poor record at home against Minnesota, going 1-8 in their last 9 matchups. The Blackhawks also carry a 4-12 SU record in their last 16 games overall. Injuries and Roster Updates Minnesota’s roster includes several key injuries: Marcus Foligno (LW) is out with a lower-body injury. Joel Eriksson Ek (C) is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Bobby Brink (RW) is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Chicago’s injuries include: Ryan Ellis (D) is out with a back injury. Joey Anderson (RW) is out with a lower-body injury. Oliver Moore (C) is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Sacha Boisvert (C) is on injured reserve due to visa issues. Recent Game Highlights Minnesota Wild (Last 10 Games): March 15, 2026: Lost 2-4 to Toronto (SU -250, 38-26 shots). March 12, 2026: Lost 2-3 to Philadelphia (SU -225, 23-27 shots). March 10, 2026: Won 5-0 against Utah (SU -160, 30-25 shots).#minnesota_wild #chicago_blackhawks #march_17_2026 #xcel_energy_center #st_paul
