Chicago edges past Minnesota in NHL overtime thriller thanks to Kurashev's strike
The Chicago Blackhawks secured a 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular-season clash, taking the win in overtime at the United Center in Chicago.
In regulation time, the home team took the lead with a goal from Jason Dickinson in the 17th minute. The visitors equalized through a strike by Matthew Boldy in the 56th minute, assisted by Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov.
The decisive moment came with a precise shot from Philipp Kurashev just two minutes into overtime, clinching the win for the Blackhawks.
Kirill Kaprizov holds second place in the league's scoring charts. The 27-year-old forward has accumulated 28 points (9 goals and 19 assists), trailing only Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon, who has 29 points.
Minnesota sits second in the NHL Western Conference standings, with 23 points, while Chicago ranks 13th with 13 points.
Both teams are set to play their next games on 14 November. On that day, the Blackhawks will face the Seattle Kraken away, and the Wild will host the Montreal Canadiens.
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