NHL: Minnesota 4, Chicago 1

CHICAGO, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Marek Zidlicky had two goals Monday to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Mikko Koivu added a goal and two assists for the Wild, who have won three of their last four games. Cal Clutterbuck also had a goal and Owen Nolan and Andrew Brunette each had two assists.

Niklas Backstrom stopped 40 shots for his 22nd win of the season.

Martin Havlat scored the lone goal for the Blackhawks, who have lost two of their last three games. Nikolai Khabibulin allowed three goals on 25 shots.