Ryan Ellis: The OTF Hero Of The Week (Feb. 12-18)
The Human Rocket Ship blasted back from a benching in grand fashion last week, as Ryan Ellis got back in the lineup and delivered the winning goal against Chicago on Tuesday night.
| Final - 2.14.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nashville Predators | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Stories
Deja Vu All Over Again: Blackhawks 2 - Predators 3
Recap for the Hawks losing yet another game, yet again to the Nashville Predators.
Predators post-game wrapup: "Pesky Preds" aim to ruin Detroit's fun
Following the Nashville Predators 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, the team will have the benefit of a confidence boost as they prepare for a road game at Detroit on Friday, where the last 21 visitors have tasted defeat.
Nashville Predators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2: Human Rocket Ship blasts off
Ryan Ellis answered the critics tonight. Well, at least the one critic whose opinion matters most, Barry Trotz.
Blackhawks @ Predators 3rd Period Game Thread
2-1 heading into the 3rd... Does a Nick Spaling goal guarantee victory?
Blackhawks @ Predators 2nd Period Game Thread
It's 1-1 after one...
Tuesday afternoon notes: Hockey Hubris in Nashville?
What the heck is the team doing, posting a sign in the arena which lauds the "Stanley Cup champion Nashville Predators"?
Tuesday's notes: Are shootouts more common as the playoffs approach?
When the pressure rises in the race for the playoffs, does that indeed lead to more games decided in a shootout?
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators preview: Call In Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
With a regulation win tonight the Predators can give themselves a healthy cushion for 5th place in the Western Conference, and send Chicago into a panic.
Central Showdown: The Week Ahead For The Nashville Predators
With just two games upcoming this week for the Nashville Predators, they'll have an opportunity to hone their game in practice and work on some of the issues which have dogged them lately. Can they work out the kinks and bring their best effort against two key divisional opponents?
GameThreads
Predators Fans GameThread on On the Forecheck
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Blackhawks Fans GameThread on Second City Hockey
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nashville | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Ryan Suter (7), from Sergei Kostitsyn and Mike Fisher at 18:20. 2, Chicago Goal - Bryan Bickell (6), from Jamal Mayers and Andrew Shaw at 19:06. Penalties - Dave Bolland, Chicago (Hooking), 2:18; Mike Fisher, Nashville (Hooking), 3:51; Jonathan Toews, Chicago (Interference on goalkeeper), 4:39; Martin Erat, Nashville (Holding), 9:03. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Nashville Goal - Nick Spaling (8), from Ryan Ellis and Jordin Tootoo at 17:21. Penalties - Marcus Kruger, Chicago (Hooking), 2:13; Roman Josi, Nashville (Tripping), 13:50. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Chicago Goal - Marian Hossa (21), from Duncan Keith at 6:05. 5, Nashville Goal - Ryan Ellis (3), from David Legwand at 14:18. |
Shots on Goal:
Chicago 11 + 10 + 11 = 32.
Nashville 5 + 11 + 3 = 19.
Power Play Conversion: Chicago 0-3. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Chicago, Ray Emery 3-19-.842. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-32-.938.
Referees: Tom Kowal, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Brian Mach
Power Play Conversion: Chicago 0-3. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Chicago, Ray Emery 3-19-.842. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-32-.938.
Referees: Tom Kowal, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Brian Mach
