We needed something, right? We just weren’t at our best in the first but I thought in the second our energy was better but obviously down and then you get the goal. I think that kind of ignited

On the second Spurgeon goal, Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek had it hit his glove off a harmless shot and it went to the back of the net. It was certainly one that he’d like to have back. He’s played extremely well this year but that wasn’t his finest moment.

Jared Spurgeon celebrated his 35th birthday in style, scoring twice to help the Minnesota Wild rally past the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday in St. Paul.