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The Blackhawks try to prevent Minnesota's first win on the road. (AP Images)

It’s unknown what kind of reception Martin Havlat will receive tonight in his return to Chicago as the Minnesota Wild go for their first road victory and first winning streak of the season against the Blackhawks.

For those looking for an edge in NHL hockey betting, the Wild are 6-1 in the last seven games in Chicago.

Havlat hasn’t gotten off to a strong start and neither have the Wild. The right winger has one goal and four assists.

They’ll try to avoid a franchise-record eighth straight road loss by improving to 7-1-0 at the United Center since 2006. Minnesota has won 17 of the last 22 meetings overall, including three of four last season.

Minnesota’s expected starter, Niklas Backstrom, earned a win in his only game at the United Center on Jan. 19 and is 3-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA all-time against the Blackhawks.

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