Games / NHL / Apr 8, 2027

Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (9-4-5) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at United Center, Chicago, IL. TV: Scripps Sports, CHSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators.

NHLThursday, April 8, 2027

Nashville Predators9-4-5

8:00 PM ETApr 8, 2027

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

DateApr 8, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueUnited Center, Chicago, IL

TVScripps Sports, CHSN

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsChicago Blackhawks

Goals per game

3.1

2.2

Goals allowed per game

2.8

4.2

9-4-5Record4-13-1

3rd in Central DivisionStanding8th in Central Division

3-4Road record / home record4-5

WWWWWLast 5LLLLL

W5StreakL6

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsChicago Blackhawks

Goals Against Average

2.67

4.22

Shots Against per Game

29.0

30.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

88.9

78.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

2.17

Shots per Game

26.2

22.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

27.9

9.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

137

155

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Out

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Nashville PredatorsWWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-0

Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/3

Apr 8, 2027NSH 0, CHI 0

Apr 1, 2027CHI 0, NSH 0

Mar 26, 2027NSH 0, CHI 0

Dec 3, 2026CHI 0, NSH 0

Team pages

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks?

The game is on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center, Chicago, IL.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks?

TV: Scripps Sports, CHSN.

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks?

Nashville Predators: 9-4-5. Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Listed out or doubtful: Nashville Predators: Jonathan Marchessault. Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks played?

United Center, Chicago, IL.

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