Nashville Predators Edge Chicago Blackhawks in Thrilling 3-2 Overtime Win

Stamkos Scores 14th Career Hat Trick to Lift Predators to Victory

Steven Stamkos scored at 2:39 of overtime to complete his 14th career hat trick and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.

Game Summary

Justus Annunen finished with 17 saves as the Predators got their third straight win. Ilya Mikheyev and Alex Vlasic scored for the Blackhawks, who were 3-0-1 in their last four games. Arvid Soderblom had 38 saves.

Second Period Scoring

Vlasic gave the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead 1:56 into the second period. Chicago’s Alec Martinez was sent off for high-sticking 25 seconds later, and Stamkos tied the score just 15 seconds into the power play. Stamkos put the Predators ahead nearly 10 minutes later.

Third Period Scoring

Mikheyev tied it with 7:38 left in regulation.

Takeaways

• Nashville has won six of its last 10 games.
• Chicago played its third straight overtime game and lost for the seventh time in its last 10 games (3-4-3).

Key Moment

Stamkos ended the game with a one-timer from the bottom of the left circle off a no-look pass from Fedor Svechkov midway through overtime. It was his first hat trick since signing with the Predators in the offseason.

Key Stat

• The Predators outshot the Blackhawks 41-19.

Up Next

• Blackhawks visit Colorado on Monday.
• Predators play at San Jose on Tuesday.

Conclusion

The Nashville Predators’ victory was their third in a row, thanks to a thrilling overtime performance from Steven Stamkos, who scored his 14th career hat trick. The Predators outshot the Blackhawks 41-19 and have now won six of their last 10 games.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What was the final score of the game?
  • Nashville Predators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2
• How many goals did Steven Stamkos score?
  • 3 (his 14th career hat trick)
• How many saves did Justus Annunen make?
  • 17
• What was the outcome of the power play?
  • The Predators scored on their only power play opportunity.