The Chicago Blackhawks look to handle the Predators at home.
The Chicago Blackhawks (26-5-3) host the Nashville Predators (14-14-7) at the United Center Monday night.
The Hawks are coming off a 7-1 slaughtering of the Detroit Red Wings. Taking the Happy out of the Happy Birthday celebration at the Joe for Mr. Hockey.
The Blackhawks continue to skate without Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp. Both have missed the past several games with injuries.
The Predators have been blanked six times this season. Including their previous 1-0 loss to Colorado. Nashville has been struggling producing on the offensive side.
This is game one of three in the next four for the Blackhawks against the Predators. Looks like the NHL is getting the Hawks playoff ready. This is also meeting number two of five on the season. The Blackhawks won their previous matchup 3-0 while visiting the Predators.
The Blackhawks look to extend their winning streak to two games.