nhl Game Recap
Minnesota Ices Chicago 4-2 - Recap
Minnesota earned a 4-2 victory over Chicago behind a 2-goal performance from Marcus Johansson on Monday at United Center.
Bettors who backed the Wild were rewarded as -225 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Minnesota got goals from Marcus Johansson(2), Matt Boldy, and Gustav Nyquist in the victory. Boldy opened the scoring at 12:32 of the first period.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 40 of 42 Chicago shots in the victory.
Chicago got goals from Anders Bjork, and Joey Anderson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Chicago got a 18-stop effort from Alex Stalock in the loss.
Minnesota scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Chicago went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Chicago outshot Minnesota 42-22 in the game.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Jets. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.