Preseason Gameday: Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild | 7 pm CT Oct. 3, 2025

The Blackhawks play their second to last preseason game against the Minnesota Wild.

The preseason is almost over. The Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild tonight at 7 pm CT for the second-to-last preseason game. Game preview and how to watch information in the link below. We have some lineup information to go over and a new podcast episode for your ears.

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Lineups

According to the beat writers, this lineup closely resembles what we’ll be seeing next week on Oct. 7, which means tomorrow’s lineup is going to be one that doesn’t matter.

Roster Construction

Inspired by The Committed Indian/Faxes From Uncle Dale and the Blue Line. This is an exercise I like to do to get a better idea of how a team’s roster was constructed.

Players listed are the ones in the lineup.

News Worth Reading

Nick Foligno not thinking retirement, just enjoying the moment: Blackhawks thoughts - Scott Powers (the Blackhawks thoughts part)

Why Artyom Levshunov, Wyatt Kaiser have become cemented Blackhawks defensive pairing - Ben Pope

What can the Blackhawks expect from offseason addition Andre Burakovsky? - Dave Melton

Podcast

Eat The Hatchet S2E2 | Blackhawks and NHL News Oct. 3, 2025