Jared Spurgeon Scores Twice on 35th Birthday as Wild Defeat Blackhawks 3-2

The Minnesota Wild captain broke a 33-game scoring drought, leading a second-period comeback to secure the team's 14th consecutive win against Chicago.

• 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.

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