Kevin Fiala has put the Chicago Blackhawks on the brink.
Filip Forsberg scored twice in the third period and Fiala ended it in overtime as the Nashville Predators came back to defeat the Blackhawks by a 3-2 final in Game Three on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Nashville trailed 2-0 headed into the third period, but two goals from Forsberg changed everything before Fiala ended it shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning.
It now gives Nashville a chance to sweep the Blackhawks on Thursday night, a task that won't be easy, but is certainly doable.
"It's a big win for us, but we have to come back with the same mindset," defenseman Ryan Ellis said. "They played a very good game, and we clawed and fought our way back in overtime."
Fiala Scores in Overtime, Preds Take 3-0 Series Lead
Filip Forsberg Scored Twice in the Third, Kevin Fiala Wins it in OT to Give Nashville Their First 3-0 Series Lead in Franchise History
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