Blackhawks in Action Against Predators Following Overtime Victory

Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

The Chicago Blackhawks (20-35-8) traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to face off against the Nashville Predators (23-32-7) in a Central Division matchup on Saturday evening. The Blackhawks emerged victorious in overtime, securing a thrilling 4-3 win over the Utah Hockey Club.

Betting Information

The Predators are favored to win at -272, while the Blackhawks are at +220. The over/under is set at 6.5.

Team Stats

The Predators have a 23-32-7 overall record and a 9-7-2 record against the Central Division. They have committed 243 total penalties (3.9 per game) to rank seventh in league play.

The Blackhawks have a 20-35-8 record overall and a 6-11-3 record in Central Division play. They have gone 11-17-6 when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

Series History

This is the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. The Blackhawks won the previous meeting 6-2, with Ryan Donato scoring two goals in the win.

Top Performers

For the Predators, Ryan O’Reilly has 16 goals and 24 assists, while Filip Forsberg has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games.

For the Blackhawks, Donato has 23 goals and 24 assists, and Ilya Mikheyev has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games

The Predators are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.8 penalties, and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game.

The Blackhawks are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.3 assists, 3.1 penalties, and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Injuries

The Predators have no listed injuries, while the Blackhawks also have no listed injuries.

Conclusion

The Blackhawks’ overtime victory against the Utah Hockey Club sets the stage for an exciting matchup against the Predators. With both teams having shown strong performances in their last 10 games, this contest promises to be a thrilling encounter.

FAQs

• What is the current record for the Predators and Blackhawks?
  • The Predators have a 23-32-7 record, while the Blackhawks have a 20-35-8 record.
• What is the over/under for this matchup?
  • The over/under is set at 6.5.
• Who are the top performers for each team?
  • For the Predators, Ryan O’Reilly has 16 goals and 24 assists, while Filip Forsberg has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games. For the Blackhawks, Donato has 23 goals and 24 assists, and Ilya Mikheyev has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games.