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CHICAGO – Here’s a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday at the United Center:   How it happened: Jonathan Toews scored the winning goal when he stole the puck and converted on a short-handed attempt in overtime. The two teams had been tied 1-1 since almost the midway point of the first period. Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya put his team ahead with a goal from left circle 1:49 into the opening frame. The Predators answered when Shea Weber scored a power-play goal at 11:17. The Predators gave the Blackhawks plenty of opportunities to add to their tally, as they took five penalties in the first two periods, but Chicago wasn't able to convert on any of the resulting power plays. The Hawks went 0-for-5 and are 3-of-21 on the season in power plays. Predators goaltender Carter Hutton, a former Blackhawks prospect, stopped 35 of 37 shots. Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford made 17 saves on 18 shots.
What it means: The Blackhawks improved to 3-0-1 on the season and have recorded at least a point in every game; three of Chicago's first four have gone to overtime. The Predators have also picked up a point in all five of their games. They fell to 3-0-2. The Blackhawks will be disappointed not to have scored a handful of goals, considering they finished with a considerable edge in shots on goal for a third consecutive game. They previously outshot the Buffalo Sabres 47-23 in a 6-2 win and the Calgary Flames 50-18 in a 2-1 overtime loss. The power play has to be an early concern, too; Chicago is 1-for-12 over the past two games. Player of the game: Toews made the play of the game by forcing the turnover and scoring. Stat of the game: The Blackhawks and Predators each scored on their first shot on goal. What it means: The Blackhawks finish their four-game homestand with the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
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