Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
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 | Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.50 | 2.86 |
| 2nd | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16:04 | 0.44 | 1.22 |
| 3rd | Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.31 | 1.06 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:34 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Tyler Bertuzzi, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:31 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Jonathan Marchessault | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:57 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Ryan Greene | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 09:43 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:05 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | — | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.75 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Hits | 29 | 19 |
| Blocks | 10 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 8 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.50 | 2.86 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:04 | 0.44 | 1.22 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.10 | 0.91 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:12 | 0.54 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:06 | 0.36 | 0.26 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.10 | 0.16 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:25 | 0.30 | 0.06 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:27 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.04 | -0.03 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.04 | -0.03 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:45 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:59 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:31 | 0.04 | -0.65 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.31 | 1.06 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.22 | 0.96 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:46 | 0.74 | 0.88 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:03 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.11 | 0.63 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:27 | 0.14 | 0.47 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:52 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.55 | 0.06 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:34 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:22 | 0.25 | 0.04 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:15 | 0.16 | -0.04 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:02 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 27 | 29 | 92.9% | 1.11 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.29 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Mar 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.91 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.75 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Filip Forsberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.86 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.11 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Forsberg led all skaters at 2.86, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.91 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.75, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 33 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 28. High-danger chances went 17 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 29 (1.11 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 30 of 33 (0.29 goals saved above expected).