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Blackhawks lose to Wild 3-2 in preseason overtime contest

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Blackhawks lose to Wild 3-2 in preseason overtime contest

Summary

The Chicago Blackhawks faced off against the Minnesota Wild in their first preseason game on September 20 in Minnesota, resulting in a 3-2 overtime loss. Rieger Lorenz scored the opening goal just under eight minutes into the match. Both teams exchanged early goals before the match progressed into overtime. The game marked the beginning of the 2026 preseason for the Blackhawks.

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By the Numbers

•Match held on September 20 in Minnesota.
•Blackhawks' first preseason game of 2026.
•Rieger Lorenz scored the first goal.
•Game went to overtime after a close contest.
•Both teams look to finalize their rosters.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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After an overtime to the Wild in St. Paul on Saturday, Chicago flipped the script on Minnesota Monday. The Blackhawks hosted the second game of the preseason home-and-home series and defeated the visitors 4-3 during a second consecutive game to go the added interval. Bobby Brink got Minnesota on the board just 15 seconds into the game. However, Chicago scored the next three goals, with the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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Chicago has a new No. 1 defenseman, and his first (preseason) game with the Blackhawks couldn’t have been much better. […] The post Byram’s Hat Trick Lifts Blackhawks To 4-3 Overtime Win Over Wild appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
— Yahoo Sports