NHL1/27/2026
Scheduled
TIME:8:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Grand Casino Arena
LOCATION:St. Paul, MN
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CHI
21-22.420
Away Team
6th in Central DivisionLast5: W2L3
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29-14.558
MIN
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Home Team
2nd in Central DivisionLast5: W3L2

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the booth, and we're gearing up for a clash that's got the league buzzing. On January 27th, 2026, at 8 PM Eastern, the Chicago Blackhawks are heading north to face off against the Minnesota Wild in what promises to be an electrifying regular season showdown.

Now, looking at the current season, both these teams have been carving their own paths. The Blackhawks, as they've been known to do, are always looking to inject that youthful energy and surprise the league. They've shown flashes of brilliance, and when they're clicking, they can be a handful for any opponent.

On the other side, the Minnesota Wild have been a picture of consistency, often relying on their grit and strong defensive structure. They know how to grind out wins, and playing on home ice in front of their passionate fanbase always gives them that extra edge.

As for the betting lines, well, it seems the oddsmakers are keeping their cards close to their chest for this one, with no moneyline, point spread, or over/under yet released. This tells us one thing: they expect a tight contest, a real toss-up where momentum and timely plays will likely decide the victor.

So, mark your calendars! Will the Blackhawks' speed and skill find a way to silence the Wild's home crowd? Or will Minnesota's relentless pressure and home-ice advantage prove too much to overcome? Tune in on January 27th to find out – you won't want to miss this one!

AI Matchup Overview

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Looking at the recent matchups between these two teams, the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks, there's a clear trend of close games, with several decided by a single goal and two going into overtime. The Wild have had a slight edge in wins, taking three of the last five contests. Scoring has been relatively balanced, with both teams averaging around 2-3 goals per game in these matchups. However, the Wild have shown a tendency to score more in the later periods and overtime, as seen in their recent OT victory. The Blackhawks, while competitive, have struggled to close out games against Minnesota, particularly in their home arena. The Wild's current standing and record suggest they are the stronger team overall, but the Blackhawks have proven they can play them tough, especially at home.

Previous Matchups

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Injury Report

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Starters

Jonas Brodin
Jonas BrodinD

Undisclosed injury

Out
Matt Boldy
Matt BoldyLW

Undisclosed injury

Out

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Player Statistics

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Tyler Bertuzzi
Tyler Bertuzzi
LW • #59
Goals
24
Assists
14
Shots On Goal
107
Power Play Goals
9
Connor Bedard
Connor Bedard
C • #98
Goals
20
Assists
28
Shots On Goal
125
Power Play Goals
5
Andre Burakovsky
Andre Burakovsky
LW • #28
Goals
10
Assists
20
Shots On Goal
62
Power Play Goals
3
Ryan Donato
Ryan Donato
C • #8
Goals
10
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
81
Power Play Goals
1
Teuvo Teravainen
Teuvo Teravainen
LW • #86
Goals
9
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
54
Power Play Goals
4
Ilya Mikheyev
Ilya Mikheyev
RW • #95
Goals
9
Assists
8
Shots On Goal
73
Short Handed Goals
1
Jason Dickinson
Jason Dickinson
C • #16
Goals
6
Assists
4
Shots On Goal
47
Short Handed Goals
1
Frank Nazar
Frank Nazar
C • #91
Goals
6
Assists
15
Shots On Goal
70
Power Play Goals
1
Short Handed Goals
1
Ryan Greene
Ryan Greene
C • #20
Goals
6
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
67
Power Play Goals
1
Wyatt Kaiser
Wyatt Kaiser
D • #44
Goals
5
Assists
6
Shots On Goal
53

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Matt Boldy
Matt Boldy
LW • #12
Goals
27
Assists
24
Shots On Goal
157
Power Play Goals
7
Short Handed Goals
2
Kirill Kaprizov
Kirill Kaprizov
LW • #97
Goals
27
Assists
35
Shots On Goal
183
Power Play Goals
10
Ryan Hartman
Ryan Hartman
RW • #38
Goals
14
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
97
Power Play Goals
5
Vladimir Tarasenko
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW • #91
Goals
13
Assists
15
Shots On Goal
89
Power Play Goals
4
Marcus Johansson
Marcus Johansson
LW • #90
Goals
13
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
70
Power Play Goals
3
Joel Eriksson Ek
Joel Eriksson Ek
C • #14
Goals
11
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
138
Power Play Goals
3
Brock Faber
Brock Faber
D • #7
Goals
11
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
115
Short Handed Goals
1
Mats Zuccarello
Mats Zuccarello
RW • #36
Goals
8
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
63
Power Play Goals
3
Danila Yurov
Danila Yurov
RW • #22
Goals
7
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
52
Marcus Foligno
Marcus Foligno
LW • #17
Goals
6
Assists
4
Shots On Goal
48
Power Play Goals
2

Current Season Games

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Wvs WPG2 - 0
Lvs BOS2 - 5
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Lvs EDM1 - 4
W@ NAS3 - 0
Lvs WAS1 - 5
Wvs STL7 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 3
Lvs PIT3 - 7
Lvs PHI1 - 3
L@ OTT4 - 6
L@ MON1 - 4
L@ TOR2 - 3
Lvs DET0 - 4
L@ STL2 - 3
Wvs NYR3 - 0
L@ ANA1 - 7
L@ LA0 - 6
W@ LA2 - 1
Wvs ANA5 - 3
Lvs NAS3 - 4
Lvs MIN3 - 4
Lvs COL0 - 1
L@ BUF3 - 9
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Wvs CGY5 - 2
Wvs TOR3 - 2
Lvs NJ3 - 4
W@ DET5 - 1
W@ CGY4 - 0
W@ VAN5 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 3
L@ EDM2 - 3
L@ WPG3 - 6
Wvs OTT7 - 3
Lvs LA1 - 3
W@ TB3 - 2
Wvs ANA2 - 1
W@ STL8 - 3
Wvs UTA3 - 1
Lvs MON2 - 3
L@ BOS3 - 4
L@ FLA2 - 3

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Wvs DET4 - 3
L@ MON3 - 4
W@ TOR6 - 3
W@ BUF5 - 4
Lvs WPG2 - 6
Lvs NJ2 - 5
Lvs NYI3 - 4
W@ SEA3 - 2
L@ LA2 - 4
W@ ANA5 - 2
W@ VEG5 - 2
W@ WPG4 - 3
Lvs NAS2 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 5
Wvs EDM5 - 2
W@ CBJ5 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 0
Wvs BOS6 - 2
Wvs OTT3 - 2
Wvs DAL5 - 2
W@ SEA4 - 1
L@ VAN2 - 4
L@ CGY1 - 4
W@ EDM1 - 0
W@ CHI4 - 3
W@ WPG3 - 0
W@ PIT5 - 0
Wvs VEG3 - 2
Wvs ANA2 - 0
Lvs SJ1 - 2
Wvs CGY2 - 0
W@ NYI5 - 2
L@ CAR3 - 4
Wvs NAS3 - 2
Wvs VAN5 - 2
Lvs PIT1 - 4
Lvs WPG3 - 4
Lvs SJ5 - 6
Lvs UTA2 - 6
L@ NJ1 - 4
W@ NYR3 - 1
L@ PHI1 - 2
L@ WAS1 - 5
L@ DAL2 - 5
Lvs CBJ4 - 7
W@ STL5 - 0

Previous Season Games

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W@ OTT4 - 3
W@ BOS5 - 2
L@ PIT0 - 5
Wvs PIT3 - 1
L@ WAS3 - 5
Lvs UTA2 - 5
Lvs VEG3 - 5
Lvs NJ3 - 5
Wvs PHI7 - 4
L@ STL1 - 4
Lvs LA1 - 3
Lvs SEA2 - 6
L@ VAN2 - 6
L@ SJ2 - 4
L@ COL0 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 3
Wvs UTA4 - 3
Lvs OTT3 - 4
Wvs LA5 - 1
W@ ANA6 - 3
L@ VEG5 - 7
L@ UTA1 - 2
Lvs TOR2 - 5
L@ CBJ1 - 5
Wvs NAS6 - 2
Lvs EDM3 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 5
L@ CAR2 - 3
W@ TB4 - 1
Lvs MIN2 - 4
Lvs TB3 - 4
Lvs CAR3 - 4
Wvs VEG5 - 3
Lvs CGY2 - 5
Lvs EDM3 - 4
L@ DET3 - 5
Wvs COL3 - 1
Lvs NYR2 - 6
Wvs MON4 - 2
Lvs STL2 - 6
Lvs DAL1 - 5
L@ BUF2 - 6
L@ MIN3 - 4
L@ CGY4 - 6
Wvs SEA3 - 1
Wvs WAS3 - 2
Wvs NYI5 - 3
L@ NJ1 - 4
L@ NYI4 - 5
W@ NYR2 - 1
Lvs WPG2 - 4
Lvs BOS2 - 4
L@ TOR1 - 4
Lvs CBJ3 - 6
L@ MIN2 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 2
L@ PHI2 - 3
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Lvs ANA2 - 3
L@ VAN1 - 4
L@ SEA1 - 3
Wvs MIN2 - 1
L@ DAL1 - 3
Lvs DET1 - 4
W@ ANA4 - 2
L@ SJ2 - 3
W@ COL5 - 2
L@ DAL2 - 4
Lvs NAS2 - 3
Lvs VAN3 - 6
Lvs BUF2 - 4
Wvs SJ4 - 2
L@ CGY1 - 3
W@ EDM5 - 2
L@ WPG1 - 2
L@ UTA2 - 5

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Lvs VEG2 - 3
L@ VEG2 - 3
Lvs VEG3 - 4
Wvs VEG5 - 2
W@ VEG5 - 2
L@ VEG2 - 4
Wvs ANA3 - 2
W@ VAN3 - 2
L@ CGY2 - 4
Wvs SJ8 - 7
Wvs DAL3 - 2
L@ NYI1 - 3
L@ NYR4 - 5
Lvs NJ2 - 5
Wvs WAS4 - 2
Lvs VEG1 - 5
L@ DAL0 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 1
Wvs SEA4 - 0
Wvs LA3 - 1
Lvs STL1 - 5
Lvs NYR2 - 3
Lvs PIT1 - 3
L@ VAN1 - 3
W@ SEA4 - 3
Wvs BOS1 - 0
L@ COL2 - 5
L@ UTA1 - 6
Lvs DET2 - 3
W@ DET4 - 3
Wvs NYI6 - 3
Wvs CAR2 - 1
L@ BOS0 - 3
L@ OTT0 - 6
W@ MON4 - 0
W@ TOR3 - 1
W@ CHI4 - 2
Lvs CGY4 - 5
Lvs UTA0 - 4
W@ COL3 - 1
L@ NAS2 - 6
Lvs EDM3 - 5
L@ VEG1 - 4
W@ SJ3 - 1
Lvs COL1 - 6
Wvs STL6 - 4
W@ CAR4 - 0
Wvs NAS5 - 3
Lvs OTT1 - 3
W@ DAL3 - 2
Wvs CHI4 - 3
L@ WPG0 - 5
Lvs UTA1 - 2
Lvs FLA1 - 6
Lvs VEG2 - 3
Wvs PHI4 - 1
Lvs EDM1 - 7
L@ LA1 - 4
W@ ANA5 - 1
Wvs VAN3 - 2
Wvs NAS3 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 2
W@ BUF1 - 0
Lvs WPG1 - 4
W@ EDM5 - 3
W@ STL4 - 2
Lvs DAL1 - 2
Wvs MON3 - 0
L@ CHI1 - 2
W@ ANA5 - 2
W@ SJ5 - 2
Lvs LA1 - 5
Wvs TOR2 - 1
Wvs TB5 - 3
W@ PIT5 - 3
L@ PHI5 - 7
W@ TB4 - 2
W@ FLA5 - 1
W@ CBJ3 - 1
W@ STL4 - 1
L@ WPG1 - 2
Wvs CBJ3 - 2