Final
Thursday, December 27, 2018 · United Center
Game analysis
Blackhawks beat Wild 5–2
- P. Kane scored the game-winner on the power play at 3:53 of the second.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- C. Delia stopped 46 of 48 shots (.958) for the win.
- The Blackhawks won despite being outshot 48–20.
- Power play: CHI 2/4, MIN 0/3.
- P. Kane recorded a hat trick.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:02CHIP. KaneAssists: E. Gustafsson, D. Strome0–1
- 15:00MINZ. PariseAssists: E. Staal, M. Granlund1–1
3rd
- 12:17CHIB. SaadPPAssists: A. DeBrincat1–4
- 19:09MINE. StaalAssists: R. Suter, M. Granlund2–4
- 19:33CHIP. KaneENAssists: D. Strome2–5
Team stats
| MIN | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Shots | 20 |
| 52.2% | Faceoff % | 47.8% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 2/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 6 |
| 24 | Hits | 15 |
| 18 | Blocked | 22 |
| 2 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 10 | Takeaways | 5 |
Wild at Blackhawks recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice