Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks: Did Filip Forsberg’s overtime finish cap a 33-shot night at United Center?

The Nashville Predators moved to 33-28 with 9 overtime losses and 3 points after a 3-2 overtime result against the the Chicago Blackhawks, who sit at 26-31 with 13 overtime losses and 2 points.

This Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks match summary started at 3:00 PM EDT at the United Center, where attendance was 20553.

First period

The Predators opened with 0 goals in the first period while putting early volume toward a 33-shot team total.

The Blackhawks also had 0 first-period goals and finished with 28 shots while taking 19 hits in the game.

Nashville finished the night with 29 hits and a 52 faceoff win percent that helped set up possessions at even strength.

Second period

The Preds answered the Blackhawks’ 2-goal second period by scoring 1 goal in the second period to keep the game within reach.

Chicago’s scoring came at even strength, and the Hawks ended with 2 even-strength goals on 24 even-strength shots.

Nashville’s penalty kill stayed clean on the scoreboard by allowing 0 power-play goals on 3 Chicago opportunities, and Juuse Saros finished with 26 saves on 28 shots against.

Third period

The Predators tied the game with 1 goal in the third period, and their even-strength work ended at 3 goals on 25 even-strength shots.

Filip Forsberg drove the Preds’ top-end production with 2 goals and 1 assist, and he put 3 shots on net.

Roman Josi added 1 assist while logging 1 penalty, and Steven Stamkos chipped in 1 goal on 4 shots as Nashville’s shot total kept pressure on Chicago’s netminder.

This post-game report Nashville Predators also reflected a physical edge in the hit count at 29-19, while both teams finished with 3 minor penalties for 6 penalty minutes.

Overtime

The Preds ended it with the lone overtime goal, finishing overtime with 2 shots while Chicago recorded 0 overtime shots.

Saros earned the win as Nashville held the Blackhawks to 2 total goals, and Chicago’s goaltender finished with 30 saves on 33 shots against in the overtime loss.

The Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks key moments included Nashville going 0-for-3 on the power play despite 8 power-play shots, while Chicago also went 0-for-3 with 4 power-play shots.

The Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks result analysis also showed the Predators’ edge in faceoffs at 25-23 and a 10 blocked-shots total against Chicago’s 5.

The Predators’ next game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT on 3/24/2026 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, USA against the San Jose Sharks, with viewing on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and FDSSO.

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