Blackhawks Open Home Preseason vs. Wild With NHL-Heavy Lineup

Chicago hosts Minnesota at United Center for the first home preseason game, with the Hawks expected to ice an NHL-heavy lineup while the Wild field a lighter group. Puck drop is 7:00 PM CT on CHSN with WGN 720 AM radio. Connor Bedard is out, and coach Jeff Blashill indicated Patrick Kane’s preseason involvement should be limited. The Blackhawks’ projected lines include Kantserov–Nazar–Teräväinen on top, with Donato–Moore–Mangiapane on the second, and defense pairs like Vlasic–Byram and Rinzel; Knight and Söderblom are in goal. The Wild aren’t likely to dress many regulars, setting up a lively atmosphere for a sold-out arena.