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Connor Bedard, Seth Jones and Frank Nazar each
had a goal and an assist as Chicago stopped a three-game slide.
Pat Maroon also scored and Teuvo Teravainen had two assists.
It was the Blackhawks' first win over the Predators since a 2-1
victory at Nashville on March 16, 2023. The Predators had won
six in a row in the Central Division series, including their
first two meetings this season.
Colton Sissons and Tommy Novak scored for Nashville, which won
five in a row before its current slide. Juuse Saros made 24
saves.
Chicago grabbed control in the second period. Donato set up
Bedard's one-timer for a power-play goal at 5:47. Donato added a
slick backhand at 15:24 before Jones finished a pretty passing
sequence in the final seconds, giving the Blackhawks a 5-1 lead.
The big second period provided more than enough support for Petr
Mrazek, who stopped 31 shots in the win.
Takeaways
Predators: Steven Stamkos turned 35 on Friday, and Ryan O'Reilly
celebrated his 34th birthday. But it was a quiet night for each
forward as the Predators continued to struggle.
Blackhawks: One of their best performances in a difficult
season.
Key moment
Bedard opened Chicago's big second period with his 16th goal. He
has three goals in his last five games.
Key stat
Donato set a career high with four points. He is up to a
career-best 18 goals and 36 points on the season.
Up next
Both teams play again on Saturday. Nashville hosts Buffalo, and
Chicago is at St. Louis.
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