* The Blackhawks have picked up at least one standings point in each of their last four games (3-0-1) against the Wild.
* Entering the weekend, the Wild are one of just two teams (Islanders) to have nine multi-goal scorers so far this season.
* The Wild have scored an NHL-high 48 percent (12/25) of their goals during the first period this season.
* Niklas Backstrom has allowed more than two goals just once over his last seven games.
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