CHICAGO — These aren't the same Blackhawks that were still a handful in the afterglow of the dynasty years that yielded three Stanley Cups between 2010 and 2015.
But the Wild is different, too.
In their first reunion in almost two years, both franchises' new directions were on display as the Wild creamed its rebuilding rival, 5-1, on Friday at United Center for the team's fourth win over the last five games.
