Tonight, the Minnesota Wild face off against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in what promises to be an exciting Central Division matchup. The Wild, currently riding a five-game winning streak, look to continue their dominance, while the Blackhawks aim to snap a three-game skid. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with the game available on ESPN+ and Hulu.

Here's a look at the projected lineups:

Minnesota Wild (12-7-4)

• Forwards:
  • Kirill Kaprizov - Danila Yurov - Mats Zuccarello
  • Marcus Johansson - Joel Eriksson Ek - Matt Boldy
  • Marcus Foligno - Yakov Trenin - Nico Sturm
  • Liam Ohgren - Ben Jones - Tyler Pitlick
• Defense:
  • Jonas Brodin - Brock Faber
  • Jake Middleton - Jared Spurgeon
  • Zeev Buium - Zach Bogosian
• Goaltenders:
  • Filip Gustavsson
  • Jesper Wallstedt

The Wild have been on a roll, boasting a 9-1-1 record in November. They are coming off back-to-back shutouts, outscoring opponents 8-0 in those games. Overall, the Wild have recorded points in eight straight games, averaging 3.1 goals per game while allowing just 1.1 goals per game during that span. However, they will be without key players such as Vladimir Tarasenko, Marco Rossi, and Ryan Hartman, all sidelined with lower-body injuries. Vinnie Hinostroza is also out with a lower-body ailment. Filip Gustavsson is expected to start in goal, following Jesper Wallstedt's 32-save shutout performance against the Winnipeg Jets.

Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-4)

• Forwards:
  • Ryan Greene - Connor Bedard - Tyler Bertuzzi
  • Teuvo Teravainen - Frank Nazar - Oliver Moore
  • Ryan Donato - Jason Dickinson - Ilya Mikheyev
  • Colton Dach - Sam Lafferty
• Defense:
  • Alex Vlasic - Louis Crevier
  • Wyatt Kaiser - Artyom Levshunov
  • Matt Grzelcyk - Connor Murphy
  • Sam Rinzel
• Goaltenders:
  • Spencer Knight
  • Arvid Soderblom

The Blackhawks are looking to turn things around after losing their last three games, during which they've been outscored 13-5. Connor Bedard leads the team with 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 22 games. Tyler Bertuzzi is second in team scoring with 19 points (12 goals, 7 assists). Chicago has a few players on the injury list, including Nick Foligno (left hand) and Laurent Brossoit (hip). Andre Burakovsky's status is uncertain and will be a game-time decision. The Blackhawks are expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Spencer Knight is likely to start in goal.

Key Matchups and What to Watch For:

• Goaltending: The game features a compelling goaltending battle, with both teams boasting capable netminders. Filip Gustavsson has a strong career record against the Blackhawks, while Spencer Knight will look to keep the Wild's offense at bay.
• Special Teams: The Wild rank 5th in the NHL in power play percentage (25.6%). The Blackhawks have been solid on the penalty kill, ranking 8th in the league (83.3%).
• Offensive Leaders: Keep an eye on Kirill Kaprizov, who has a history of success against the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard will be the key player to watch for Chicago.

The Wild have dominated the Blackhawks in recent history, going 3-0-1 against them last season. Minnesota is also 9-0-1 in its last 10 games against Chicago. However, the Blackhawks will be looking to defend their home ice and pull off an upset.