The Chicago Blackhawks’ chances at a wild card spot tilted in the right direction again Tuesday with a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators. David Kampf and Vinnie Hinostroza each potted goals and Anton Forsberg saved 42 of 43 shots in a crucial victory coming out of the All-Star break.
It goes without saying that the Blackhawks’ margin for error is thin right now, especially with opponents from the Central Division. These are games that they need to win pretty much every time from here on out, and while no single matchup is really “must win,” this felt like one of those nights where the team needed to come out on top.