Overview
- Jared Spurgeon ended a 33-game scoring drought with two goals, including the game-winner, in Minnesota's victory over Chicago at Xcel Energy Center.
- The Wild overcame a 2-0 deficit with three second-period goals, including Marco Rossi's tally just 17 seconds before Spurgeon's first goal of the season.
- Marc-Andre Fleury, who turned 40 a day prior, made 20 saves and improved his record to 5-0-1 this season.
- Former Wild player Ryan Donato scored both goals for the Blackhawks, who remain tied for the fewest points in the NHL.
- Kirill Kaprizov played his 300th career game, ranking among the league's top active players in points and goals through that milestone.