Filip Forsberg's 300th career goal tied the game late in regulation, and the Nashville Predators went on to beat the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout Thursday night.
Forsberg has been on a tear of late and has found the back of the net in four straight outings while also extending his point streak to six appearances. The 30-year-old remains one of the most productive players for Nashville,
The Predators went 7-0-1 vs. the Blackhawks in 2020-21, their most wins against Chicago in a single season in team history. Nashville outscored Chicago 25-14, allowing two-or-fewer goals in seven of those contests. The team’s seven wins against Chicago in 2020-21 were its most vs. a single opponent in a season since 2007-08 (seven vs. Columbus).
When the Nashville Predators take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, will Filip Forsberg find the back of the net? Below, we break down the numbers and trends you need to consider before making any player prop bets.
The Nashville Predators emerged victorious in a back-and-forth battle against the Chicago Blackhawks, securing a 3-2 shootout win on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena. Steven Stamkos played hero for the Predators,
Nashville Predators alternate captain Filip Forsberg scored his 300th NHL career goal in their 3-2 shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.
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In the shootout moments later, Gustav Nyquist, Ryan O’Reilly and Steven Stamkos each scored as the Predators emerged with a 3-2 victory at Bridgestone Arena, doubling their win total for the season when trailing after 40 minutes.
The Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the first period with two goals in the second, but they lost 3-2 in a shootout. Connor Bedard scored for the second straight game.
Steven Stamkos, Gustav Nyquist, and Ryan O'Reilly went 3-for-3 in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators 3-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Forsberg scored on a slap shot from the right circle on the rush that beat Arvid Soderblom on the blocker side to tie the game 2-2. The goal was Forsberg's 300th in the NHL and extended his goal streak to four games.