BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild will attempt to extend a five-game win streak with a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago has a 10-8-4 record overall and a 2-2-0 record in Central Division play. The Blackhawks serve 12.1 penalty minutes per game to rank fourth in NHL play.

Wild forward Marcus Johansson hits a remarkable milestone. At 35, he's playing his best hockey, riding an eight-game point streak into his 1,000th NHL game.

From needing more from Kirill Kaprizov to Zeev Buium and Danila Yurov gaining coaches' trust, here's what we're seeing through 18 games.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to winning in the NHL. While there are lots of ways to win a hockey game, the best teams in the league generally have a well-developed identity. The Florida Panthers are relentless forecheckers with total buy-in from every player;

The Minnesota Wild visit the New York Islanders after Matthew Boldy scored two goals in the Wild's 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

Jesper Wallstedt continues to look like a potential star at goaltender for the red-hot Minnesota Wild, who held another opponent off of the score sheet. Wallstedt made 32 saves in a 3-0 Wild win over the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre on Sunday.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Jackson Blake and Sean Walker each had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored, and Frederik Andersen made 21 saves for the Hurricanes (9-4-0), who have won two in a row and three of their past four.

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night.

ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild (3-4-1) returned home after an abysmal 1-3-1 roadtrip. Minnesota is set to host the Utah Mammoth (6-2-0) on Saturday to kick off a six game homestand. "We're not where we want to be right now," Wild captain Jared ...

The Penguins continue along their four-game road trip as they head to Minnesota to take on the Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Puck drop is set for 8 PM. This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh.

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to play their 23rd game of the season. The red-hot Minnesota Wild are in town for a nationally streamed broadcast. For the first time this season, the Blackhawks are coming into a game following three straight regulation losses.