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Nick Foligno had two goals and an assist for
the Blackhawks, while Seth Jones added a pair of assists.
The Predators outscored the Blackhawks 3-1 in the shootout, with
Chicago's lone goal coming from rookie Connor Bedard.
Nashville didn't record a shot on goal in the third period until
there was 8:15 remaining as Chicago maintained control of the
puck and the momentum.
The Blackhawks outshot the Predators 9-5 in the third before
both teams failed to net the game-winner in overtime. The
shootout marked the first this season for both Chicago and
Nashville.
An offensive frenzy in the second period saw the clubs combine
for five goals, including three in a 58-second span.
Luke Evangelista opened the flurry 2:11 into the second,
capitalizing on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom's
struggles with rebound control. The problem resurfaced 26
seconds later when Mark Jankowski converted another rebound
attempt, putting the Predators ahead 2-1.
The Blackhawks answered 32 seconds after that, as Jason
Dickinson gathered a pass from Foligno, darted through the slot
and beat Saros with a wrist shot. Foligno gave Chicago a 3-2
advantage at 5:21 of the second when he scored on a rebound, but
the lead lasted for only seven-plus minutes.
O'Reilly backhanded a rebound attempt on the power play to tie
the game at 12:59.
Chicago opened the scoring 5:57 into the game, as Foligno
crashed the net and slid a shot past Saros.
Chicago finished 0-for-2 on the power play, continuing a dry
spell on the man advantage against Nashville in games played at
home.
The Blackhawks haven't scored a power-play goal against the
Predators at United Center over the past nine games, a span of
26 chances.
Soderblom made 27 saves.
Nashville is 2-0 against Chicago this season.
--Field Level Media
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