Chicago Blackhawks Smashed By Nashville Predators 5-1

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Nashville feeling good about themselves. They were riding a two-game winning streak, including a victory over the Predators on Tuesday. Teuvo Teravainen was starting to tear it up on the top line, and Patrick Kane had extended his point streak to 23 games.

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Desjardins got smoked by Gaustad here...yikes. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/pXDxOcfiDU
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 11, 2015

So here in Nashville not sure where the #Blackhawks were 1st period. ...wonder if i should head to the locker room and see
— stephjeff (@stephjeff) December 11, 2015

Second period about to begin. The #Blackhawks made it through the intermission without giving up a goal.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) December 11, 2015

Shaw is all over the place tonight.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) December 11, 2015

I mean that in a good way, I should point out.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) December 11, 2015

In the second period, Pekka Rinne survived several chances from the Blackhawks. Andrew Shaw generated the best bids.

Pekka, you amazing human wall! You win the second period! #CHIvsNSH
— Vanessa Medina (@NessaM_7) December 11, 2015

END OF PERIOD 2: #Blackhawks still trail 3-0. Preds up 26-19 in shots. Awaiting word on Artemi Panarin, who missed the last 10 minutes.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) December 11, 2015

Well, on a positive note, at least we didn't give up any goals that period #Blackhawks #CHIvsNSH
— stacey kennewell (@daceys_back) December 11, 2015

I wonder if this guy was regretting his decisions after two periods in Nashville.

In the third period, the Blackhawks pushed and pushed hard.

#Blackhawks score. Rinne not happy. Thought he had control of the puck. If it counts, Kane on a 24-game point streak.
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) December 11, 2015

Goal Patrick Kane. 24 game point steak https://t.co/lhoozXTqEm
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) December 11, 2015

Nashville is challenging for goaltender interference
— Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) December 11, 2015

DECISION: Goal stands. Kane goal and 24-game point streak. It's 3-1 Preds. #Blackhawks
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) December 11, 2015

601 points in 605 career regular season games. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/DXceuwdc2C
— Dan Cohen (@DanCohenTV) December 11, 2015

The score cut the Nashville lead to 3-1 after the Kane goal. That would be the closest the Blackhawks would get, as Neal would score again to essentially ice the game.

James Neal with 7 goals in his last 5 games vs. the #Blackhawks. #CHIvsNSH pic.twitter.com/HdHYJNw8Kk
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) December 11, 2015

Nystrom putting the nail in the Hawks coffin with a crazy backhand! #gopreds pic.twitter.com/nZ7iTsocTa
— Taylor Overton (@taylorDoverton) December 11, 2015

Game over, #Blackhawks lose 5-1. Kane extends his point streak to 24 consecutive games. Otherwise... meh.
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) December 11, 2015

Coach Joel Quenneville praised Shaw after the game. He said the first period was the worst period the Blackhawks ever had. The Blackhawks don’t have a long wait in between games. They will take on the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center on Friday night.

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