Chicago Blackhawks (20-35-8, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (23-32-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -272, Blackhawks +220;

On Friday afternoon, the Preds dealt forward Mark Jankowski to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick (2026) as the NHL Trade Deadline came and went. Jankowski joined forwards Gustav Nyquist and Tommy Novak, as well as defenseman Luke Schenn, as the players Nashville dealt away in recent days.

Entering the season, expectations for the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks were at opposite ends of the spectrum. Nashville had high hopes after big offseason moves and was considered by many to be a sure-fire playoff team.