NHL play on Tuesday features a meeting in Saint Paul, Minnesota between the Minnesota Wild (29-14-10) and Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-8) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are second in the Western Conference (68 points), and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference (50 points).
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Wild vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 9th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24.16% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.30% | 27th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 18th |
| Shots | 24.9 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.55% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.37% | 1st |
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Wild vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Wild
- A leading offensive player this season for Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov has put up 64 points.
- Having scored 28 goals and adding 25 assists, Matthew Boldy is a top contributor for Minnesota through 49 games.
- On 128 shots (for four goals) and 44 assists, Quinn Hughes has created 48 points this season.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 17 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 85 goals with 834 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has put up 47 points (1.1 per game) for Chicago, with 20 goals and 27 assists in 39 games (playing 19:51 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi is a leading scorer for Chicago with 39 total points this season. He has scored 25 goals and added 14 assists in 49 games.
- Andre Burakovsky is a top player on offense for Chicago with 10 goals and 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 15-14-6 on the season, allowing 90 goals (2.6 goals against average) and amassing 921 saves with a .911 save percentage (12th in the league).
Wild vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Wild
Zach Bogosian: Out (Undisclosed),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Lightning | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Panthers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |