Forsberg and Stamkos help the Predators outlast the Blackhawks 3-2 in a
shootout
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[January 17, 2025]
By JIM DIAMOND
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored in
regulation and had Nashville's third straight shootout goal in the
Predators' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Maroon (77) fights with Nashville
Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) during the first period of an
NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP
Photo/George Walker IV) |
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Filip Forsberg tied it with 3:03 left with his
300th NHL goal, and Juuse Saros made 24 saves in regulation and
overtime. Gustav Nyquist and Ryan O’Reilly scored on Nashville's
first two attempts in the tiebreaker and Stamkos put it away on
the third.
Connor Bedard and Alec Martinez scored for Chicago, and Arvid
Soderblom made 39 saves. The Blackhawks have lost four in a row.
Takeaways
Blackhawks: Soderblom played well, but gave up the late goal to
Forsberg and then was beaten on all three attempts in the
shootout.
Predators: This is their first game this season that has gone to
a shootout and having all three shooters convert was an
impressive way to finish a game they trailed late in the third.
Key moment
Forsberg's late goal sent it to overtime.
Key stat
Jonathan Marchessault picked up an assist on Stamkos’ first
period power-play goal. Marchessault extended his points streak
to seven games. He established a career high with points in
eight straight games Dec. 10-27, 2024. With just one pointless
game in between, he has at least one point in 15 of his last 16
games.
Up next
Both teams are back in action Saturday night. The Blackhawks
host Vegas, and the Predators host Minnesota.
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