Ryan Hartman’s goal with 1:11 left in the third period was the winner in Minnesota’s 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul.
After Hartman’s goal – his 13th of the season – gave Minnesota a 2-1 lead, Chicago pulled goalie Alex Stalock and the Wild went in front 3-1 on Freddy Gaudreau’s empty-net goal with 31 seconds to play.
Ryan Reaves’ fourth goal in the past seven games put Minnesota on the board at 7:45 of the second period. Reaves have six points in his last seven games.
Minnesota (42-22-9) has gone 14-1-4 in the last 19 games and they are up to 93 points with nine games left in the regular season. That’s one point ahead of Dallas for first place in the Central Division. Colorado is three back with two games in hand.
