Published Feb 25, 4:15am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 25, 4:15am ET
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Updated Feb 25, 4:15am ET
Western Conference action is slated for Feb 26, as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Nashville Predators. Find our picks here.
The Preds will have home ice advantage this week, as they bid to snap a two-game losing run to keep alive their hopes of a playoff finish.
Meanwhile, the Blackhawks will also be aiming to recover after going 3-5-2 across their last ten before the Winter Olympics break.
The pause in the NHL season could have come at a good time for the Predators, as they suffered back-to-back losses against the Wild and Capitals earlier this month.
Andrew Brunette’s team have largely saved their best performances for Bridgestone Arena in 2025-26, going 15-12-3.
Ryan O’Reilly has been a standout performer for the team, registering a team-high 36 assists and contributing 56 overall points. Juuse Saros has been a strong performer, registering a save percentage of .902.
The Chicago Blackhawks will need a memorable end to the season to stand any chance of fighting for a playoff spot, as they have stuttered throughout the campaign.
A 4-0 loss against the Blue Jackets last time means that they have lost six of their last seven. Their performances on the road have been below the standard required, going 10-12-4 away from the United Center.
Canadian star Connor Bedard has been the team’s standout offensive player, scoring a team-high 53 points. Tyler Bertuzzi leads the Blackhawks for goals scored (25).
| TOTAL | Blackhawks | Predators | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 159 | 74 | 81 | - |
| GOALS | 891 | 465 | 426 |
The Blackhawks have struggled on the road throughout the season, and they have won just 37% of their away games against the Predators. Therefore, the preference is for Nashville to return to action with a win on Thursday.
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Nashville Predators
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