Saad's OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Preds 2-1
Brandon Saad scored his sixth goal 3:05 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Saturday night in their first meeting since last year's playoffs.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Nashville Predators
1
Chicago Blackhawks
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
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| NSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ Colorado Avalanche | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Carolina Hurricanes | W 4-1 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | vs Washington Capitals | L 3-4 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 3:05 1-2
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Missed 2:32 1-1
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Missed 0:44 1-1
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Missed 0:26 1-1
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Goal 14:24 1-1
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Missed 13:37 1-0
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Penalty 9:56
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Missed 8:00 1-0
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Penalty 4:24
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Penalty 0:24
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Missed 0:18 1-0
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Penalty 18:20
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Goal 18:16 1-0
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Penalty 17:54
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Missed 16:30 0-0
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Missed 15:33 0-0
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Missed 14:59 0-0
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Missed 14:28 0-0
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Missed 8:57 0-0
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Missed 8:34 0-0
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Missed 6:46 0-0
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Missed 4:55 0-0
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Penalty 4:30
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Penalty 4:30
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Penalty 2:06
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Penalty 2:06
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Penalty 2:06
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Missed 0:37 0-0
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Missed 0:28 0-0
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Missed 0:13 0-0
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Missed 18:24 0-0
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Penalty 15:42
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Missed 15:38 0-0
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Penalty 15:04
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Missed 14:10 0-0
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Missed 13:29 0-0
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Missed 13:16 0-0
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Missed 11:34 0-0
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Missed 10:52 0-0
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Penalty 10:34
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Missed 9:35 0-0
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Missed 8:32 0-0
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Missed 5:57 0-0
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Missed 4:06 0-0
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Penalty 2:44
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End of Game 5:00 1-2
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Period End 5:00 1-2
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Goal 3:05 1-2
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Missed 2:32 1-1
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Takeaway 2:16 1-1
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Shot 1:55 1-1
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Takeaway 1:39 1-1
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Shot 1:02 1-1
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Missed 0:44 1-1
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Shot 0:39 1-1
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Missed 0:26 1-1
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Blocked 0:16 1-1
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Face Off 0:00 1-1
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Period Start 0:00 1-1
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Period End 20:00 1-1
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Face Off 19:57 1-1
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Stoppage 19:57 1-1
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Hit 19:15 1-1
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Face Off 18:58 1-1
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Stoppage 18:58 1-1
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Face Off 18:48 1-1
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Stoppage 18:48 1-1
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Shot 18:48 1-1
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Blocked 18:45 1-1
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Face Off 18:39 1-1
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Stoppage 18:39 1-1
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Shot 18:39 1-1
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Face Off 18:32 1-1
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Stoppage 18:32 1-1
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Shot 18:17 1-1
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Takeaway 18:15 1-1
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Face Off 17:02 1-1
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Stoppage 17:02 1-1
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Shot 16:41 1-1
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Shot 16:27 1-1
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Shot 15:40 1-1
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Face Off 15:31 1-1
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Stoppage 15:31 1-1
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Shot 15:31 1-1
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Hit 15:19 1-1
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Team Stats
NSH
CHI
22
Blocked Shots
12
21
Hits
21
3
Takeaways
10
38
Shots
35
1
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
6
25.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
39
41.8
Faceoff Win Percent
58.2
1
Giveaways
1
8
Total Penalties
6
16
Penalty Minutes
12
Head to Head
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- Patrick Kane Out
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