Struggling Predators and Blackhawks Face Off in Central Division Showdown

Predators hope to break losing streak as Blackhawks' rookie Bedard continues to impress

The Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks, currently tied for the fewest points in the Central Division, are set to face off on Saturday.
The Predators have lost their past four games, keeping them at 10 points.
Predators' forward Tommy Novak, third on the team in goals and points, will be out for 4-to-6 weeks due to an upper-body injury.
Blackhawks' rookie center Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, has scored five goals and two assists in the past five games.
The Blackhawks are expected to welcome back center Taylor Hall after he missed the past two games with a lower-body injury.