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Chicago Blackhawks 2
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Nashville Predators 3
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CHI1012
NSH1113
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Match Report

James Neal's hat trick helps Preds stay only unbeaten in regulation

James Neal scored a natural hat trick on his bobblehead night, and the Predators edged the Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday night to become the last NHL team still unbeaten in regulation.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/7/26 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 2-9 NHL
11/5/26 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 1-4 NHL
11/4/26 @ Florida Panthers L 3-5 NHL
11/2/26 vs Colorado Avalanche L 2-5 NHL
10/31/26 @ Boston Bruins L 4-5 NHL
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Team Stats

CHI NSH
12
Blocked Shots
16
8
Hits
16
11
Takeaways
8
32
Shots
27
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
36
Faceoffs Won
29
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
10
Giveaways
6
2
Total Penalties
1
4
Penalty Minutes
2

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

CHI Last 5 matchups NSH
  1. 5 Final/SO 2014-12-30 @ CHI 4
  2. 3 Final 2014-12-07 @ NSH 1
  3. 2 Final 2014-10-24 @ NSH 3
  4. 2 Final/OT 2014-10-19 @ CHI 1

Injuries

Nashville Predators

  • Jonathan Marchessault Day-To-Day

Chicago Blackhawks

  • Bowen Byram Injured Reserve

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