Nashville Predators (12-12, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7-16, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks aim to break a three-game skid when they take on the Nashville Predators.
Chicago is 7-16 overall with a 0-6-0 record against the Central Division. The Blackhawks have a 2-8-0 record in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.
Nashville is 12-12 overall with a 4-3-0 record in Central Division play. The Predators have a -1 scoring differential, with 76 total goals scored and 77 allowed.
The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. The Predators won 4-2 in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has 11 goals and nine assists for the Blackhawks. Jason Dickinson has scored five goals with two assists over the past 10 games.
Roman Josi has five goals and 12 assists for the Predators. Filip Forsberg has seven goals and four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-8-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.3 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
Predators: 7-3-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.7 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: Colin Blackwell: out (lower body), Luke Philp: out (achilles), Taylor Hall: out for season (knee), Cole Guttman: day to day (upper body), Samuel Savoie: out (leg), Andreas Athanasiou: out (groin).
Predators: Tommy Novak: out (upper body), Alexandre Carrier: out (upper body), Cody Glass: out (upper-body).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
