National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 5, Nashville 4
When: 8:30 PM ET, Friday, April 19, 2013
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Referees: Steve Kozari, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron, Scott Driscoll
Attendance: 22014


Blackhawks 5, Predators 4 (OT): Marian Hossa scored on a power play 52 seconds into overtime for his third goal in as many games as host Chicago posted its seventh straight victory.

Defenseman Duncan Keith collected a goal and two assists, Patrick Kane matched captain Jonathan Toews with his 21st tally and Michal Handzus scored his first goal with his new team. Brandon Saad also tallied and Corey Crawford turned aside 23 shots for the Blackhawks, who completed a season sweep of their Central Division rival to move six points ahead of Pittsburgh in the race for the Presidents' Trophy.

Matt Halischuk recorded his first career two-goal performance and Kevin Henderson tallied in his NHL debut. Bobby Butler forged a 4-4 tie by cleaning up a rebound with 3:34 remaining in the third period for the Predators, who fell to 0-7-1 in their last eight games.

With Rich Clune serving a double-minor for high-sticking, Hossa accepted Kane's centering feed and unleashed a one-timer from the right faceoff circle that beat Pekka Rinne (25 saves).

Handzus gave Chicago a 4-3 lead by keeping his stick on the ice to intercept a clearing attempt by defenseman Victor Bartley. Handzus skated in and fired a wrist shot from the right circle that beat Rinne under the crossbar at 10:07 of the third.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Handzus was playing in his eighth game with the Blackhawks after being acquired from San Jose earlier this month. ... Keith's power-play goal was Chicago's first since March 29. The Blackhawks finished 2-for-3 with the man advantage. ... Henderson was credited with his first goal at 10:42 of the first period as he tucked a loose puck past Crawford from the doorstep.

Top Game Performances
 
Nashville   Chicago
Matt Halischuk 3 Points Duncan Keith 3
Matt Halischuk 2 Goals Duncan Keith 1
Victor Bartley 2 Assists Duncan Keith 2
N/A Power Play Goals Duncan Keith 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Pekka Rinne .833 Save Percentage Corey Crawford .852
Pekka Rinne 25 Saves Corey Crawford 23
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Nashville 27 4 0-3 0-2 6 29
Chicago 30 5 2-2 3-3 6 35
Upcoming Games
  • Chicago will play their next game at home against Phoenix. The Blackhawks have a W/L % of .818 after a win and .667 after a loss.
  • Nashville will play their next game at home against Calgary. The Predators have a W/L % of .400 after a win and .310 after a loss.