On the Forecheck · Oct 15, 2016
Nashville Predators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2: Not Pulling Any Punches
It is clear the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks do not like each other.
Anthony Bitetto and Jordin Tootoo proved that point with their second period tussle that left Bitetto out for the remainder of the game with an upper-body injury. Then to really drive the point home, James Neal and Jonathan Toews exchanged words, with their fists.
P.K. Subban won over the hearts of Predator fans early on scoring the first goal of the season for Nashville on the power play. He also broke up a 2-on-1 in the defensive zone that could have been disastrous with Patrick Kane skating in. The Shea Weber-less power play looked pretty good with two power play goals, both from defensemen.