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Recap - Blackhawks Defeat Minnesota 5-2

The Blackhawks got a 3-goal performance from Patrick Kane as Chicago handed Minnesota a 5-2 defeat on Thursday at United Center.

Chicago won as a +136 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Patrick Kane(3), and Brandon Saad(2) each scored for the Blackhawks in the victory. Kane opened the scoring for Chicago.

Collin Delia turned in a 46-save effort for the Blackhawks.

Zach Parise, and Eric Staal scored for the Wild, finding the net behind Collin Delia.

Devan Dubnyk stopped 7 of 10 shots for the Wild, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Chicago scored 2 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Minnesota outshot Chicago 48-20 in the game.

Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Colorado looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Winnipeg.