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Recap - Wild Defeat Chicago 4-3

Jason Zucker scored twice to lead the Wild over Chicago 4-3 on Thursday at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota was favored by -167 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.0.

Jason Zucker(2), Ryan Suter, and Eric Staal each scored for the Wild in the victory. Staal opened the scoring for Minnesota.

Devan Dubnyk turned in a 27-save effort for the Wild.

Chicago got goals from Alex DeBrincat(2), and Dominik Kahun in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Cam Ward stopped 42 of 46 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Minnesota went 0-for-2, while the Blackhawks were 1-for-5 with the man advantage.

Minnesota outshot Chicago 46-30 in the game.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Louis.