Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators: Bedard sparks second-period surge before Predators seal overtime edge

The Chicago Blackhawks moved to 26-31-13 and 2 points as the Nashville Predators left at 33-28-9 and 3 points after a 3-2 overtime result at the United Center. The Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators final score landed 3-2 after the Predators scored 1 overtime goal and the Hawks finished overtime with 0 shots.

First period

The Hawks opened with 0 goals in the first period while the Predators also posted 0 goals in the first period. The Hawks logged 19 hits in the game and the Predators finished with 29 hits as the early tone carried into a 33-28 shots edge for the Preds. The Hawks went 0-for-3 on the power play with 4 power-play shots, and the Predators also went 0-for-3 with 8 power-play shots.

Second period

The Hawks produced their offense in the second period with 2 goals after entering the game’s middle frame scoreless. Connor Bedard scored 1 goal on 3 shots, and he was named the No. 2 star as the Hawks generated 5 total points on 2 goals and 3 assists. Alex Vlasic recorded 1 assist, and Spencer Knight kept the Hawks level with 30 saves on 33 shots against.

Third period

The Hawks were held to 0 goals in the third period while the Predators added 1 goal to tighten the game. The Hawks blocked 5 shots and the Predators blocked 10 shots as the Preds kept the puck moving through traffic with 17 giveaways to the Hawks’ 16. The Predators won 52 percent of faceoffs while the Hawks finished at 48 percent in the circle, a Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators scoreline review that reflected small-margin possessions.

Overtime

The Predators ended it with 1 overtime goal after taking 2 overtime shots, while the Hawks registered 0 overtime shots in the extra session. Nashville finished with 3 even-strength goals, and Filip Forsberg earned the No. 1 star alongside Steven Stamkos as the No. 3 star in the Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators highlights package.

Looking ahead

The next Hawks game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT on 2026-03-24 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York. Fans can watch the broadcast on ESPN+, CHSN, or MSGSN, and the Chicago Blackhawks coach post-game reaction came after a night in Chicago with 20,553 in attendance at the United Center.

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