RECAP: Blackhawks Fall to Predators in Overtime

Blackhawks scored twice in the second period but couldn't close the door as Nashville tied it midway through the third period and took the game in overtime 3-2.

Read (and watch) more for a breakdown of the highlights, standout moments, and key stats from the night.

🏒 Nick Lardis and Connor Bedard scored

⏱ Alex Vlasic played a season-high 26:34 and tallied an assist

🥅 Spencer Knight got the start in net and made 30 saves on 33 shots

YOUNG GUNS CONTINUE PRODUCTION

Nick Lardis opened the scoring in the second period with his sixth of the season and Ryan Greene added an assist on Bedard's goal to increase the team's league-leading points (100) and assists (72) from rookie skaters this season.

"That was Nick's best game since he's been up because he skated. I thought he did a good job that way." – Head Coach Jeff Blashill on Nick Lardis' game vs. Nashville

#98 NEARS CAREER-HIGH

Connor Bedard added a tally for his 29th goal of the season and is now one point shy of matching his career-high of 67 points (23G, 44A) from the 2024-25 season.

PENALTY KILL BACK AT #1

The Blackhawks went a perfect 3-for-3 on the penalty kill and move back into the league lead (84.4%).

ALL THE STATS

• Game Summary
• Full Box Score

NEXT UP

The Blackhawks head out on the road for four games where they'll face off against the New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. They'll be back in action at the United Center on March 31st when they clash against their central division rival Winnipeg Jets.