Chicago Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook (7) reacts after being struck by the stick of Minnesota Wild's Charlie Coyle, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook (7) reacts after being struck by the stick of Minnesota Wild's Charlie Coyle, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Credit: Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago — The Chicago Blackhawks handed over a fast start to Corey Crawford, and the All-Star goaltender carried them home.

Crawford made a season-high 42 saves, and the Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Sunday to pull within a point of the Central Division leaders.

Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin scored on Chicago’s first two shots, helping the Blackhawks (43-20-5) rebound from two straight losses. Trevor van Riemsdyk scored in the second period, and Marian Hossa added his 22nd in the third.

“If you ask anyone in this room, we probably feel we can play a lot better,” said Kane, who reached 30 goals for the second straight season and third time in his career. “Give the credit to (Crawford) tonight. He played an unbelievable game.”

Eric Staal scored his 22nd goal and Mikael Granlund got his 23rd for Minnesota, which has dropped three of four. Minnesota outshot Chicago 44-22 for a season high allowed by the Blackhawks.

The Wild had a lot of good chances, too. Crawford made a pad save on Erik Haula’s breakaway early in the third while Chicago was clinging to a 3-2 lead.

“We had a fortunate start, a couple of quick goals, and we slowed down as the game progressed,” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. “Crow made some great saves, some big saves.”

It was a different story for Devan Dubnyk, trying for his career-high 37th win. He was relieved by Darcy Kuemper after allowing the pair of early goals.

Coach Bruce Boudreau didn’t like what he saw from his No. 1 goaltender.

“It was on him,” Boudreau said. “He didn’t look like he was following the puck well, for want of a better term.”

Dubnyk replaced Kuemper for the third period of the Wild’s previous game, a 7-4 win at Florida on Friday night.

“It’s not the way we wanted to start the game,” Dubnyk said. “If (Boudreau) didn’t think I was ready or he wants a spark whatever it is, he’s the coach. My job is just be ready to stay in there and battle if I need to.”

Chicago finished 3-1 against Minnesota in the regular season. The Blackhawks and Wild have met in the postseason three times — in 2013, 2014 and 2015 — and Chicago won all three series and twice went on to win the Stanley Cup.

Rangers 4, Red Wings 1

Detroit — Ryan McDonagh scored twice and Kevin Hayes added a goal and an assist to help New York beat Detroit.

Derek Stepan also scored for the Rangers. They won their NHL-leading 25th road game of the season and improved to 19-5-1 this season in games following a loss.

Antti Raanta made 23 saves, allowing only Frans Nielsen’s goal.

Canadiens 4, Oilers 1

Edmonton, Alberta — Paul Byron scored twice and added an assist in Montreal’s victory over Edmonton.

Alex Galchenyuk and Max Pacioretty also scored, and Carey Price made 24 saves. The Canadiens have won seven of their last eight.

Milan Lucic scored for the Oilers. They have dropped three in a row.