Monday's notes: Scratching & Clawing For Ice Time
This morning's notes highlight the benefit a team can receive by carrying extra players on the roster as the playoffs approach.
| Final - 3.25.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Stories
Predators Vs. Blackhawks: Nashville Seizes Home Ice Advantage With 6-1 Victory
With the Chicago Blackhawks missing Duncan Keith and Jonathan Toews, the Nashville Predators would only add to their misery in a 6-1 drubbing at the United Center.
Predators 6, Blackhawks 1: Blowout in the Windy City
This time, the Nashville Predators put on a show for the nationwide audience on NBC Sports, thumping the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 as six different goal-scorers chipped in.
Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks preview: Skating uphill
Fresh off a home-ice win last night against Winnipeg, the Predators face a stiff challenge at Chicago.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Matt Halischuk (14), from Brandon Yip and Paul Gaustad at 6:16. 2, Nashville Goal - Andrei Kostitsyn (16), from David Legwand and Patric Hornqvist at 15:28. Penalties - Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Fighting (maj)), 4:56; Brandon Bollig, Chicago (Fighting (maj)), 4:56; Sergei Kostitsyn, Nashville (Tripping), 10:36; Brandon Yip, Nashville (Boarding), 16:32. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Nashville Power-Play Goal - Patric Hornqvist (25), from Alexander Radulov and Shea Weber at 5:42. Penalties - Dave Bolland, Chicago (Roughing), 4:39; Sean O`Donnell, Chicago (Hi-sticking), 6:56; Shea Weber, Nashville (Interference), 13:34. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Nashville Goal - Francis Bouillon (2), from Ryan Ellis and Matt Halischuk at 2:00. 5, Chicago Goal - Viktor Stalberg (19), from Nick Leddy and Andrew Shaw at 5:58. 6, Nashville Goal - Shea Weber (16), from Mike Fisher at 6:34. 7, Nashville Goal - Mike Fisher (24), from Gabriel Bourque and Pekka Rinne at 17:33. Penalties - Patric Hornqvist, Nashville (Slashing), 3:57. |
Shots on Goal:
Nashville 8 + 6 + 10 = 24.
Chicago 11 + 6 + 8 = 25.
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 1-2. Chicago 0-4.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 1-25-.960. Chicago, Corey Crawford 4-15-.733; Ray Emery 2-9-.778.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Tony Sericolo, Jonny Murray
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 1-2. Chicago 0-4.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 1-25-.960. Chicago, Corey Crawford 4-15-.733; Ray Emery 2-9-.778.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Tony Sericolo, Jonny Murray
