Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Nashville Predators 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 0 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.58 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:54 | 0.24 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:32 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 06:41 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Connor Bedard, Artyom Levshunov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 11:01 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 18:32 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Tyler Bertuzzi | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.17 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Hits | 18 | 20 |
| Blocks | 8 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.58 | 1.34 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:54 | 0.24 | 1.28 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:32 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.16 | 0.49 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:42 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:59 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:16 | 0.76 | 0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:22 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:20 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:04 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Commesso | Chicago Blackhawks | 36 | 36 | 100.0% | 4.44 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 0.25 | L |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators 3–0 on Jan 10, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 3.37 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.17 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Tyler Bertuzzi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Drew Commesso stopped 36 of 36, worth 4.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 3–0 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 3, Nashville Predators 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Bertuzzi led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.37 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.17, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 21 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 36. High-danger chances went 8 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Drew Commesso stopped 36 of 36 (4.44 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 18 of 20 (0.25 goals saved above expected).