Connor Bedard scores in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Chicago Blackhawks)

The Nashville Predators (33-28-9) used two goals and an assist from Filip Forsberg to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (26-32-13) 3-2 in overtime at the United Center. Chicago found goals from forwards Connor Bedard and Nick Lardis. Spencer Knight stopped 30 shots in defeat.

Lardis would start the scoring with a wrist shot behind Predators goaltender Juuse Saros at the 4:34 mark of the second period. The goal, Lardis’ sixth goal of the season, was assisted by forward Tyler Bertuzzi and defenseman Alex Vlasic.

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Forsberg would tie the game at 1-1 at the 6:31 mark of the middle frame scoring his 31st goal of the season assisted by Jonathan Marchessault.

Bedard would give the Blackhawks the lead beating Saros at the 13:57 mark for his team leading 29th goal of the season. The goal gave forward Ryan Greene his 17th assist.

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Halfway through the third period of action, forward Steven Stamkos scored his 34th goal of the season to tie the game at 2-2 and force the game into overtime. Forsberg and defenseman Roman Josi both assisted on the goal.

In overtime, Forsberg scored an unassisted goal after stealing a puck away from Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky and fired one top shelf to beat Knight for the game winner.

Filip Forsberg – Nashville Predators (32)
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The Chicago Blackhawks return to action on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CDT to take on the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena. The game will be televised on CHSN and MSGSN.

Analysis

Bedard continues to just be elite every time he touches the ice. The third-year forward is a must-watch and must know where he’s at for all other teams that are facing the Blackhawks.

Chicago managed a point in what was a sleep walk of a game most of the night. The youngsters are learning how to play at this level, CONSISTENTLY, and will show signs of struggles and success sometimes on consecutive shifts. The growing pains are worth it.

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