The Western Conference’s third-ranked squad, the Minnesota Wild (39-18-12), host the 14th-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-12), on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here’s our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday’s game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have registered a 3-4-3 record after putting up 24 total goals (six power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 19.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.

Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Wild 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (-253)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild are 14-12-26 in overtime contests on their way to a 39-18-12 overall record.
Minnesota has 31 points (12-2-7) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the nine games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
Minnesota has taken 10 points from the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-9-4 record).
The Wild have scored at least three goals 44 times, and are 35-3-6 in those games (to record 76 points).
In the 32 games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 18-8-6 to register 42 points.
In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 18-7-5 (41 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents 38 times, and went 20-11-7 (47 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 25-30-12 this season and are 7-12-19 in overtime games.
In the 22 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 23 points.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 12 points (4-9-4 record).
The Blackhawks have earned 49 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 13-9-5 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 43 games. The Blackhawks finished 15-20-8 in those matchups (38 points).

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Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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