The next stage is set for the third meeting in as many years between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild. The Blackhawks have had success against the Minnesota Wild in recent years, especially during the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2013 and 2014. Despite this success, the Chicago Blackhawks will be playing a Minnesota Wild team that is far more experienced and better top to bottom. If there was ever a year for the Wild to make big strides, this is the year to do it as they have consistently progressed each season. In order to do so, they will first have to knock off the our Blackhawks, a team that continues to prove itself when it matters most. The schedule will play out as follows:
- Friday, 5/1, 9:30pm at Chicago
- Sunday, 5/3, 8:30pm at Chicago
- Tuesday, 5/5, 8:00pm at Minnesota
- Thursday, 5/7, 9:30pm at Minnesota
- *Saturday, 5/9, TBD at Chicago
- *Monday, 5/11, TBD at Minnesota
- *Wednesday, 5/13, TBD at Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks have remained steady cup contenders for several years now, and its a reality that Minnesota Wild forward, Zach Parise is well aware of. “For us to get in that conversation with them, we have got to beat them.” Having defeated the Minnesota Wild for 2 consecutive seasons is an accomplishment in itself, and almost makes a third consecutive victory appear far more difficult. The Blackhawks are undoubtedly up to the challenge and are no strangers to rising to the occasion.