Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Chicago Blackhawks 1/16/25

Oct 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) skates in on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn ImagesAfter a nail-biting finish to Tuesday night’s game, the Nashville Predators look to continue to do things right. The Chicago Blackhawks are fellow passengers on the struggle bus, but that doesn’t mean the Preds should write them off.

Connor Bedard is doing more or less everything the Hawks could have hoped when they drafted him, with a team-leading 27 assists and 39 points. Teuvo Teräväinen has also been reliable, combining strong offensive production…