Can Nashville Predators Rebound Against Chicago Blackhawks at United Center?

As the Nashville Predators gear up to face the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Predators have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their past few games, with a notable victory against the Vegas Golden Knights but also suffering losses to both the Colorado Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes.

The game against the Golden Knights highlighted Nashville's ability to rally, overcoming an early deficit to secure an overtime win. This resilience is something they'll need when facing Chicago. However, their losses revealed some areas of concern. In particular, goaltending has been solid with save percentages consistently at or near 100 percent in even-strength situations but faltered under shorthanded conditions against Colorado.

Offensively, while they've managed an average shooting percentage of 11 percent across these games, powerplay opportunities haven't been fully capitalized on – something that could be crucial in breaking through Chicago's defenses. Faceoff performance has hovered around a 50 percent win rate; maintaining or improving this could be key for controlling play against the Blackhawks.

Defensively speaking, hits have varied significantly from game to game (22 against Colorado and 47 versus Vegas), suggesting fluctuating levels of physicality which may need stabilizing.

The upcoming match promises to be a challenging one for Nashville as they take on their rivals away from home soil. The United Center is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into Chicago's hands; however, it also presents an opportunity for the Predators to prove their mettle on hostile ground.

Fans can catch all the action live on April 13th at 00:30 UTC (April 12th local time). The game will be broadcasted over ESPN+ online and NBCS-CHI+ and BSSO on television. Will Nashville harness their tenacity from previous victories and sharpen up where needed? Or will Chicago capitalize on any lingering weaknesses? Only time will tell as these two teams clash once more.