Wild Look to End Losing Streak Against Blackhawks

Minnesota Wild face Chicago Blackhawks in Central Division matchup

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:26am

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The Minnesota Wild will look to end their three-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks in a Central Division matchup on Tuesday night. The Wild currently sit in second place in the Central Division with a 38-18-12 record, while the Blackhawks are in sixth place with a 25-30-11 record.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for the Wild as they try to maintain their position in the playoff race. A win would help them bounce back from their recent skid and keep pace with the division-leading teams. For the Blackhawks, a win would be a boost as they look to climb up the standings in the second half of the season.

The details

The Wild and Blackhawks have already met twice this season, with the Wild winning 4-3 in a shootout in the last matchup. Minnesota has the edge in the season series so far. The Wild have been led offensively by Quinn Hughes, who has 6 goals and 61 assists, and Matthew Boldy, who has 6 goals and 7 assists in his last 10 games. The Blackhawks have been paced by Ryan Donato, who has 14 goals and 13 assists, and Connor Bedard, who has 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 10 games.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
  • This is the third meeting between the two teams this season.

The players

Quinn Hughes

A defenseman for the Minnesota Wild who has 6 goals and 61 assists this season.

Matthew Boldy

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who has 6 goals and 7 assists in his last 10 games.

Ryan Donato

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who has 14 goals and 13 assists this season.

Connor Bedard

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who has 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to end this losing streak and get back on track. Every game is crucial at this point in the season.”

— Dean Evason, Head Coach, Minnesota Wild

“This is a big opportunity for us to pick up some important points against a division rival. We're going to have to bring our best effort to get the win.”

— Luke Richardson, Head Coach, Chicago Blackhawks

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain valuable ground in the Central Division standings as the playoff race heats up.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Wild and Blackhawks is a crucial one for both teams as they look to improve their positioning in the playoff picture. The Wild will be desperate to end their losing streak, while the Blackhawks will be aiming to pull off an upset and gain ground in the division.