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Blackhawks Fall 5-0 Against Minnesota - Game Recap

Minnesota's defense, led by netminder Cam Talbot, shut down Chicago 5-0 at United Center on on Wednesday.

Minnesota won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Mats Zuccarello, Frederick Gaudreau, Kirill Kaprizov, Nico Sturm, and Kevin Fiala each scored for the Wild in the victory. Gaudreau opened the scoring for Minnesota.

Cam Talbot turned in a 30-save effort for the Wild.

Chicago got a 25-stop effort from Marc-Andre Fleury in the loss.

On the power play, Minnesota went 1-for-1, while the Blackhawks were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.

Minnesota outshot Chicago 35-30 in the game.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jets. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Edmonton.