nhl Game Recap
Minnesota Falls 4-3 to Blackhawks - Recap
Erik Gustafsson was the difference, potting a pair for Chicago on Saturday as the Blackhawks skated off with a 4-3 victory over the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Bettors who backed the Blackhawks were rewarded as +161 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Chicago got goals from Erik Gustafsson(2), Jonathan Toews, and Alex DeBrincat in the victory. DeBrincat opened the scoring at 7:51 of the second period.
Collin Delia turned in a 28-save effort for the Blackhawks.
Minnesota got goals from Mikko Koivu, Victor Rask, and Jason Zucker in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Minnesota got a 27-stop effort from Alex Stalock in the loss.
Chicago scored 2 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Minnesota outshot Chicago 31-31 in the game.
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Edmonton looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Buffalo.