Game Notes For Tuesday vs. Wild

* The Blackhawks prevailed in their first meeting with Minnesota in October, 3-1. But the Wild own a 22-10-1-0 record in the all-time series.

* The Wild have surrendered at least four goals in each of their last three games, one shy of the longest such stretch in team history (December 2001).

* The Blackhawks have won three in a row and 10 of their last 12, during which time they've outscored their opponents by a margin of 48-23.

* Mikko Koivu has registered an assist in each of his last six games, the longest streak of his career. And his six-game point streak is one shy of his career high.

* Patrick Kane has scored points in each of his last eight games, the longest active streak in the league. He's totaled seven goals and seven assists during his spree.

* In five starts at home since December 9, Cristobal Huet has fashioned a 1.00 GAA while going 4-1-0. He's stopped 101 of 106 shots (.953).