The Blackhawks dropped to 1-4-3 in their last eight games. They lost three of four in the season series against the Wild. Minnesota jumped in front on Spurgeon's wrist shot from the high slot 5:43 into the first period. Gaudreau made it 2-0 when he beat Petr Mrazek on the goaltender's glove side from a tough angle at 7:17.

The Minnesota Wild gave a last-minute valiant push in the waning minutes of the game, but the Calgary Flames were able to hold on for the 5-4 victory. CF% – 58.21%|| SCF% – 47.13%|| HDCF% – 51.45%|| xGF% – 52.

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