The Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-12) host the Nashville Predators (32-28-9), who have won three in a row, on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday’s game.
The Predators’ offense has put up 30 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 24 goals. They have registered 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (28.6%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.
Blackhawks vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Predators 2.
Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-112)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Blackhawks Splits and Trends
The Blackhawks are 26-31-12 overall and 7-12-19 in overtime games.
Chicago has 25 points (9-7-7) in the 23 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the 12 games this season the Blackhawks scored just one goal, they finished 0-11-1.
Chicago has taken 14 points from the 18 games this season when it scored two goals (5-9-4 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 34 games (21-6-7, 49 points).
In the 27 games when Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 13-9-5 record (31 points).
In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 45 times, and went 16-21-8 (40 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
The Predators have a 32-28-9 record this season and are 8-9-17 in games that have gone to overtime.
Nashville has earned 34 points (13-5-8) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Predators scored just one goal in seven games and they’ve earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
Nashville has 16 points (5-13-6) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Predators have earned 55 points in their 35 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 31 games has a record of 15-13-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 12-11-3 (27 points).
The Predators’ opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Predators finished 18-17-6 in those contests (42 points).
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Blackhawks vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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