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NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild, March 19th

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks hit the road for the second of back-to-back games against the Minnesota Wild. Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

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Wild fans won't like what Gary Bettman said about the NHL Playoff format

After Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was critical of the current playoff format, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman defended it during the GM Meetings on Wednesday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Wild, Blackhawks run it back after overtime thriller

After a day off, the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks will face each other in a rematch. The Wild escaped with a 4-3 overtime victory Tuesday night in Chicago.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 18

Zuccarello Wins It For Minnesota 4-3 In OT Against Blackhawks

The Blackhawks returned to home ice on Tuesday to host the Wild in hopes of making a comeback after the Vegas Golden Knights shut them out on Saturday, but they ultimately fell 4-3 in overtime to Minnesota in a hard-fought game on both ends of the ice.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 17

Wild deju vu: Minnesota again beats Blackhawks 4-3 beyond regulation

Mats Zuccarello scored at 3:09 of overtime and Marcus Johansson had a goal and two assists as the visiting Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday to stop a three-game losing streak.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Nick Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

Inside Wild’s Nick Foligno’s Return to Chicago: Chirps, Dinners & Gratitude

For the Chicago Blackhawks, the trade deadline on March 6 might seem like it was ages ago, but 11 days later, it’s a reminder about how not long ago it really was.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild will once again need to shore up their center depth due to injury. This time it is Joel Eriksson Ek headed to the mend with a day-to-day, lower-body injury per NHL.com’s Joe Smith.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Field Level Media / March 17

Wild C Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) out vs. Blackhawks

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Tuesday's game against the host Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury, coach John Hynes said. Eriksson Ek, 29, is listed as day-to-day and likely will miss at least three games, per general manager Bill Guerin.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek out at least three games

The Minnesota Wild will likely be without their top-line center for about a week. According to Michael Russo, Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin said that Joel Eriksson Ek is expected to miss three games with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17, Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! In this one, the Chicago Blackhawks return home to take on the Minnesota Wild. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Report: European teams tell NHL they won't play in 2028 World Cup if Russia is involved

Several European countries have informed the NHL if Russia is allowed to play in the 2028 World Cup, they would not participate.

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

Hunter Haight News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild Recall Hunter Haight

The Wild announced that they’ve recalled center Hunter Haight from AHL Iowa. With 13 other healthy forwards on the roster, it appears to be more of a performance-based bump for Haight to give head coach John Hynes another option down the middle down the stretch.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 16

Plagued by early deficits, Wild turn page to meet Blackhawks

A three-game winless streak has done little to compromise the Minnesota Wild's solid playoff positioning. Still, the locker room knows better than to get complacent as the stretch run nears.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

Could Guerin Top the Quinn Hughes Trade? Offseason Talk Heats Up

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, expect the Minnesota Wild to take another massive swing this summer, one that rivals the addition of Quinn Hughes this season.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Slippery Slope & The Need For More Depth Production

The Minnesota Wild had a very busy past week as they had four games, all at home and with a snowstorm right in the middle of their back-to-back over the weekend.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-2 Loss to the Maple Leafs

The Minnesota Wild ended their home back-to-back on Sunday evening, Mar. 15 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a snowstorm that tried to stop the Maple Leafs from arriving, they were able to make it and the game went on.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 15

Wild's comeback attempt falls short in uninspiring home loss to Leafs

The Wild found some life for a moment in the third period, but their three-goal deficit proved too big to climb out of on Sunday night. Former Gophers star Matthew Knies sealed a 4-2 Toronto Maple Leafs win at Grand Casino Arena with a late empty-net goal.

Brett Bulmer News / Inside The Rink / March 14

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Brett Bulmer

The Atlanta Gladiators have added veteran winger Brett Bulmer to their lineup as the club sharpens its roster ahead of the final weeks of the 2025–26 regular season.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 14

Wild’s game against Maple Leafs at risk from winter storm

There's a huge snowstorm expected to roll into Minnesota over the weekend. It could impact the Wild's home game on Sunday against the Maple Leafs, according to Wild insider Michael Russo.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Insider Thinks Minnesota Hinting a Run at Maple Leafs’ Superstar

He can’t say anything official without risking tampering, but insiders like Elliotte Friedman believe that Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin knows exactly what he’s doing when he talks about Auston Matthews.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Is Quinn Hughes becoming the favorite for the Norris Trophy this season?

Once again, Quinn Hughes is looking like one of the best defensemen in the NHL.

Wild’s Quinn Hughes becomes first defenseman with 60 assists in 60 games since 1993

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Wild’s biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The Minnesota Wild made one mistake at the trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean Bill Guerin’s plan was a disaster. In fact, if it wasn’t for the Colorado Avalanche’s late acquisition of Nazem Kadri, Guerin’s team might’ve been on ClutchPoints’ list of deadline winners.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Panthers To Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza From Wild

The Panthers are acquiring winger Vinnie Hinostroza from the Wild for future considerations, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. It clears a bit of a forward logjam for Minnesota, which has already acquired Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno in separate deals this morning.