NHL action on Wednesday features the Nashville Predators (13-13-4) visiting the Chicago Blackhawks (7-19-4) at the United Center, starting at 8:30 PM ET on NBC Sports Networks. The Predators rank 11th and the Blackhawks 16th in the Western Conference.
How to Watch Chicago vs. Nashville
Nashville and Chicago Stats
- On average, the Predators put up 2.5 goals in a game (30th in the league), and the Blackhawks allowed 3.8 (29th).
- The Blackhawks put up 2.3 goals per game (68 in 30 games), and the Predators concede 3.1 (92 in 30).
- In terms of goal differential, Nashville is -18 on the season (23rd in NHL).
- Chicago is 31st in the league in terms of goal differential, at -46.
- On the power play, the Predators have scored 16 goals (on 15.7% of opportunities, 29th in the NHL), and short-handed the Blackhawks have conceded 27 (killing off 71.3% of penalties, 27th in the league).
- The Blackhawks have scored 21 power-play goals (successful on 22.8% of opportunities), and the Predators have conceded 25 goals while short-handed (killing off 75.0% of penalties).
Nashville Impact Players
- Filip Forsberg has been a big player for Nashville this season, with 25 points in 30 games.
- Matt Duchene is another of Nashville’s most productive contributors through 30 games, with eight goals and 16 assists.
- Roman Josi has six goals and 17 assists for Nashville.
- In 23 games, Juuse Saros has conceded 64 goals (2.84 goals against average) and has racked up 656 saves.
Predator Injuries:
Mark Borowiecki: Out (Upper Body)
Chicago Impact Players
- Patrick Kane’s 22 points are pivotal for Chicago. He has recorded four goals and 18 assists in 30 games.
- Max Domi is a leading scorer for Chicago with 20 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 10 assists in 30 games.
- Chicago’s Jonathan Toews is among the leading scorers on the team with 17 total points (10 goals and seven assists).
- Arvid Soderblom has an .894 save percentage (41st in the league). He has 405 saves, and has given up 48 goals (3.4 goals against average).
Blackhawks Injuries:
Jarred Tinordi: Out (Face), Tyler Johnson: Day To Day (Ankle)
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