Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Nashville Predators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
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 | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25:25 | 0.02 | 1.81 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.55 | 1.27 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:50 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:13 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Ryan Greene | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 03:16 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Teuvo Teravainen, Sam Rinzel | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:12 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Erik Haula | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:44 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Roman Josi | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:12 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | — | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.69 | 2.31 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 26 |
| Blocks | 6 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.13 | 0.82 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:29 | 0.63 | 0.76 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:56 | 0.64 | 0.75 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:13 | 0.28 | -0.15 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.03 | -0.51 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.08 | -0.59 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:39 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.00 | -0.83 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:25 | 0.02 | 1.81 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.55 | 1.27 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.01 | 0.99 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:07 | 0.07 | 0.88 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:54 | 0.44 | 0.73 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.11 | 0.67 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:45 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:20 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:28 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -1.00 | L |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.07 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 2.31 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.69 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Roman Josi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.81 on 1 assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Roman Josi led all skaters at 1.81, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.31 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.69, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 23 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 22 of 25 (-1.0 goals saved above expected); Justus Annunen stopped 21 of 23 (0.07 goals saved above expected).