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Can Minnesota Wild Continue Their Winning Streak at United Center?

As the Minnesota Wild prepare to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent winning momentum. The Wild have shown a robust performance in their past few games, securing victories that have been both thrilling and decisive.


Dec 3, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) is congratulated for his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest match against the Boston Bruins, the Wild emerged victorious with a 3-2 win. This game highlighted their ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities and maintain a solid defense under pressure. With a shooting percentage of 9 percent and an impressive powerplay goal conversion, they demonstrated clinical efficiency when it mattered most.


The previous encounter with the Montreal Canadiens saw another win for Minnesota, this time in overtime with a final score of 4-3. The team's resilience was on full display as they fought back from behind to clinch victory. Their powerplay unit again proved lethal, contributing two goals and showcasing an impressive faceoff win percentage of 60 percent during those crucial moments.


Dec 3, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) compete for the puck during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

A pattern emerges when looking at these performances: Minnesota's ability to execute on special teams has been pivotal. Their success rate on powerplays is noteworthy and could be a key factor in overcoming Chicago's defenses.


However, it's not just about scoring; goaltending has also been exceptional for Minnesota. In their game against Boston, they managed an outstanding save percentage of 100 percent during shorthanded situations – a testament to both skillful goaltending and disciplined defensive play.


Dec 3, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) is helped off the ice during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

As we approach this upcoming clash at United Center, fans should watch for how well Minnesota can leverage its special teams' prowess while maintaining strong goaltending as they've done in recent outings.


The game is scheduled for February 8th at 02:30 AM UTC (February 7th at 08:30 PM Central Time), taking place in Chicago’s iconic venue - United Center. Fans won’t want to miss what promises to be an exciting match-up which can be watched live on TNT or Max TV networks.

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