Can Chicago Blackhawks Overcome Predators at United Center?

As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to host the Nashville Predators at the United Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Blackhawks have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a commanding 5-1 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, a tight 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, and an impressive 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

The victory against Philadelphia highlighted Chicago's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, boasting a shooting percentage of twenty-one percent. Their offense was firing on all cylinders with five goals scored and an even-strength performance that saw four goals from twenty-one shots. However, faceoff struggles were evident as they only won thirty-nine percent of them.

In contrast, their encounter with Ottawa showcased defensive resilience despite falling short on scoring. The goaltending was solid with thirty-two saves out of thirty-four shots for a save percentage of one hundred percent but again faced challenges in faceoffs winning only thirty-nine percent.

Their most recent game against Calgary saw improvement in both offensive execution and goaltending. With three goals from twenty-seven shots and an eleven percent shooting success rate complemented by stellar goaltending – thirty-eight saves out of thirty-nine shots – it seems like Chicago is finding its rhythm.

However, faceoffs continue to be an area for potential improvement as they won just over one-third against Calgary. This aspect could be crucial when facing Nashville who will look to exploit any weakness.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance at United Center. Fans can expect the Blackhawks to leverage their home advantage and aim for consistency in goal-scoring while addressing faceoff battles which could turn pivotal moments in their favor.

Catch this thrilling matchup scheduled for April 13th at 7:30 PM CT on ESPN+ internet broadcast or NBCS-CHI+ TV network along with BSSO TV coverage.