Predators face the Blackhawks in Central Division action

Nashville Predators (1-5, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2-4-1, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the Chicago Blackhawks for a matchup within the Central Division Friday.

Chicago has a 0-1-1 record in Central Division play and a 2-4-1 record overall. The Blackhawks have a -6 scoring differential, with 18 total goals scored and 24 conceded.

Nashville is 1-5 overall with a 0-1-0 record against the Central Division. The Predators have gone 1-2-0 when scoring three or more goals.

Friday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Teuvo Teravainen has three goals and four assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has over the last 10 games.

Filip Forsberg has two goals and four assists for the Predators. Juuso Parssinen has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-4-1, averaging 1.8 goals, 3.2 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

Predators: 1-5-0, averaging 1.4 goals, 2.5 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Predators: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.