2010-11 Regular Season Season 2013 Episode 24 Blackhawks vs Wild - December 5, 2013

The game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild on December 5, 2013 was highly anticipated by fans of both teams. The Blackhawks came into the game with a record of 19-4-4 and were looking to extend their winning streak, while the Wild were hoping to bounce back from a tough loss in their previous game.

The first period started off with a quick pace, as both teams traded chances back and forth. The Blackhawks were able to get the first goal of the game, as Jonathan Toews sniped a wrist shot past Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom. The Wild responded shortly after, however, as Jason Pominville scored a power play goal to tie the game up.

The second period saw both teams continue to battle hard, with neither team able to establish a dominant foothold. The Blackhawks had some great scoring chances, but Backstrom was solid in net and kept them off the board. The Wild, meanwhile, had a few opportunities of their own, but Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford was on top of his game and made sure the game remained tied.

The third period was where things really started to heat up, as both teams were hungry for the win. The Blackhawks were able to take the lead early on in the period, as Patrick Kane scored a beauty of a goal on a breakaway. The Wild didn't give up, though, and kept pushing hard for the equalizer. With just over five minutes left in the game, Mikko Koivu was finally able to beat Crawford and tie the game up once again.

The game went into overtime, which saw both teams trading scoring chances back and forth. The Blackhawks had a few great opportunities, but Backstrom was able to shut them down each time. The game eventually went to a shootout, where the Blackhawks were able to come out on top thanks to some solid goaltending from Crawford and a clutch goal from Toews.

Overall, it was a hard-fought game between two talented teams, with neither team willing to give an inch. The Blackhawks were able to extend their winning streak to eight games and continue their dominance of the Western Conference, while the Wild were left to rue missed opportunities but could take solace in the fact that they were able to earn a point against one of the best teams in the league.