Overview
- Minnesota seized early control with three first-period goals and a 16-7 shot edge at the United Center.
- Marcus Johansson logged a goal and two assists, while Vladimir Tarasenko scored on the power play and Ryan Hartman opened the scoring.
- Frank Nazar tied the game for Chicago off a 2-on-1 from Connor Bedard with 1:40 remaining in regulation.
- Goaltender Filip Gustavsson left late in the third period after making the bulk of Minnesota’s saves, and Jesper Wallstedt stopped two shots in relief.
- Center Joel Eriksson Ek remained out day-to-day with a lower-body injury as Robby Fabbri drew in and Hunter Haight was recalled earlier as depth.