Despite scoring the first two goals of the game, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Minnesota Wild, 3-2, in the United Center. The victory gives Minnesota the outright lead in the Central Division, knocking the Blackhawks down to the second position midway through the season.
Patrick Kane led the way for the Blackhawks with two goals and an incredible 12 shots on goal. He was a machine as the team double shifted him regularly throughout the contest en route to a team-high 27:09 playing time. Those efforts led to the Hawks’ only goals in the game, which unfortunately wouldn’t be enough.