CHICAGO— Philipp Kurashev’s goal at 1:48 of overtime lifted the Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, snapping Chicago’s two-game deficit.
Kurashev ripped a shot from the left flank that sailed past Filip Gustavsson’s glove.
Petr Mrazek finished with 32 saves to help the Blackhawks snap a 12-game losing streak to the Wild. Chicago had not defeated Minnesota since December 15, 2019.
Matt Boldy scored with 4:31 left in the third period to tie the score at 1 on Minnesota’s 32nd shot of the game. He shot the puck into the top right corner and scored his ninth goal.
Jason Dickinson scored in the first inning and Chicago nearly maintained a 1-0 lead.
With 10-2-3 and 23 points, the Wild are off to their best start after 15 games.
Takeaways
Wild: Minnesota, which wrapped up a three-game trip after 5-2 wins in San Jose and Anaheim, was limited offensively through the first two periods until coming in in the third period. They have averaged more than four goals per game in 21 previous road games.
Blackhawks: Coach Luke Richardson said it was crucial for his team to limit Minnesota’s chances. Chicago responded late, including killing three Wild power plays.
Key moment
Mrazek lost his goal stick in the final minute of the second period after being bumped in the crease. Forward Taylor Hall gave the goalkeeper his stick, stopping Jake Middleton’s shot with 25 seconds left.
Key stat
Dickinson ended a 10-game scoring drought with his second of the season. He scored a career-high 22 last season, tying for the team lead in Chicago.
Next
The Wild host Montreal and the Blackhawks visit Seattle on Thursday.
