The upcoming matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild is generating considerable anticipation among fans. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, and CHSN. Both teams are keen to secure a victory as they gear up for this crucial showdown.
Projected Lineups for Blackhawks vs. Wild Showdown
Chicago Blackhawks Lineup
The Blackhawks (21-23-8) are set to feature a mix of young talent and seasoned players:
- Frank Nazar — Connor Bedard — Teuvo Teravainen
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
- Ryan Greene — Oliver Moore — Andre Burakovsky
- Ryan Donato — Nick Foligno — Landon Slaggert
On defense:
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
- Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
In goal, the Blackhawks are expected to use:
- Spencer Knight
- Arvid Soderblom
Scratched players include Sam Lafferty and Colton Dach. Fortunately, there are currently no reported injuries.
Minnesota Wild Lineup
The Wild (29-14-10) are looking to capitalize with their established lineup:
- Kiril Kaprizov — Ryan Hartman — Mats Zuccarello
- Marcus Johansson — Joel Eriksson Ek — Matt Boldy
- Marcus Foligno — Danila Yurov — Vladimir Tarasenko
- Yakov Trenin — Nico Sturm — Vinnie Hinostroza
Defensive pairings will consist of:
- Quinn Hughes — Brock Faber
- Jake Middleton — Jared Spurgeon
- Daemon Hunt — David Jiricek
The goaltending options include:
- Jesper Wallstedt
- Filip Gustavsson
Scratched from the roster are Matt Kiersted and Tyler Pitlick. Notably, Zach Bogosian and Jonas Brodin are currently sidelined due to lower body injuries.
Status Report
Both teams participated in optional morning skates to prepare for the game. A significant update for the Blackhawks is the anticipated return of Teuvo Teravainen, who has been out for six games due to an upper-body injury. Additionally, Matt Kiersted was recalled from the American Hockey League to bolster the Wild’s defense.
This matchup promises to be exciting, with both teams eager to put their best foot forward. Fans can look forward to a thrilling night of hockey as the Blackhawks take on the Wild.
