The Blackhawks were definitely on Santa’s naughty list this year, but they have started to gain some points to be on the nice list. Chicago is 4-2-1 during its past seven games heading into a Central Division matchup against the Wild on Thursday at the United Center.
The Blackhawks will turn to Collin Delia in net for the second time since Corey Crawford went down with his second concussion in less than a year. Delia made 35 saves six days ago in Chicago’s 2-1 victory at Colorado. Delia’s three previous starts have come against Central Division opponents: March 29 vs.