The Chicago Blackhawks found themselves on the wrong side of officiating controversy once again, this time in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night at the United Center.

The up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks will look to snap their four-game losing skid when they host the Nashville Predators on Friday. The Blackhawks have been mired in some tight contests as three out of the four games on their current losing streak (0-3-1) have been one-goal defeats,

The former Regina Pat has 31 points so far this season, placing him fourth in the league behind Nathan MacKinnon, Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid. While the Hawks do not necessarily live or die with Bedard, the playmaker’s ability to be a game-changer has been noticeable this year.

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard delivered a straightforward comment to Jeff Blashill and the rest of the team after the 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.

The Minnesota Wild powered past the Chicago Blackhawks in a very solid come-from-behind 4-3 win in overtime. And sure, we could all talk about how Kirill Kaprizov finished off the opposition with an absolute laser in the extra period and making it now six straight wins for Minnesota -- but

Two teams in the bottom half of the Western Conference standings take the ice when the Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-5, ninth in conference) host the Nashville Predators (7-12-4, 16th) at United Center on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

Gustavsson's recent surge meets Knight's strong performance in a critical goaltending battle as the Wild clash with the Blackhawks.