Nashville Predators
Blackhawks Clinch Playoff Spot With 5-3 Win Over Predators
The Blackhawks made a strong statement Sunday in becoming the first team this season to clinch postseason berth, as they used a third-period rally to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3.
Bolland, Sharp Out Against Predators
The Blackhawks traveled to Nashville Friday without Dave Bolland and Patrick Sharp.
Shea Weber Avoids Suspension Despite Slamming Opponent’s Head Into Glass
The NHL has fined Nashville defenseman Shea Weber $2,500 for slamming Detroit forward Henrik Zetterberg’s head against the glass at the end of Game 1.
Predators Beat Red Wings 3-2 In Game 1
Gabriel Bourque scored two goals in his postseason debut, and the Nashville Predators held onto home-ice advantage by beating Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Wednesday night to open their Western Conference playoff series.
Blackhawks’ Slump Continues With 3-2 Loss To Predators
Ryan Ellis scored the go-ahead in the third period and added an assist and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday.
Sharp, Toews To Return Against Canucks Tonight
Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews will both return to the lineup tonight when the Blackhawks face the Canucks in Vancouver.
Rinne, Predators Beat Blackhawks 3-1
Pekka Rinne made 24 saves for his ninth straight win and the surging Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Tuesday night in the teams’ final game before the All-Star break.
Preds Player Misses Open Net
Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith missed an open net near the end of their game with the Maple Leafs.
Blackhawks Optimistic Keith Will Return Tuesday
It would be unfair to say Duncan Keith was the difference in Sunday night’s 6-2 loss to the Canucks, but he certainly would have helped.
Former NHL Enforcer Belak Found Dead In Toronto
Former Predator Wade Belak, an enforcer who had played with five NHL teams before retiring in March, was found dead Wednesday in Toronto. He was 35.
Blackhawks Trade Kopecky To Panthers
The Blackhawks traded Tomas Kopecky to the Florida Panthers Monday in exchange for a seventh round draft pick in 2012 or 2013.
Blackhawks Hold Predators To Shutout
The Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice with new energy as their coach returned to the bench. Nashville was unable to get past Crawford Thursday night while the Hawks soared toward the win.
Huge Third Period Pushes Blackhawks Past Predators
The Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Predators Saturday, but didn’t let that happen again Sunday. Chicago scored four times in the third period to shut Nashville down.
Blackhawks Dominate Predators
The Chicago Blackhawks dominated the ice against the Nashville Predators, defeating them 4-1. It was beginning to look like the Hawks would shut out the Predators until Sergei Kostitsyn scored one for Nashville half-way through the third.
Predators Outshoot Hawks In Shootout
Saturday was a disappointing rematch from the playoffs as the Predators hunted down the Blackhawks in a shootout. The Blackhawks were ahead 3-2 going into the third period, but Nashville scored to bring the game into a scoreless overtime.
Blackhawks Head To Nashville To Tame Predators
The Blackhawks head to Nashville to take on the Predators and remember the playoff excitement from defeating them in the quarterfinals. If the Blackhawks win, this would be the Predators’ fifth straight loss at home.



