The Game in GIFs: Blackhawks vs. Predators

After dropping two consecutive games, the Blackhawks finished their homestand strong by defeating the Nashville Predators. The Hawks fell behind in the first period but rallied with two second-period goals. Cam Ward held strong in the final two frames to secure a 2-1 victory.

First Period

The Hawks first line fails to convert on a slick passing play:

Saad to Toews to Kahun, but he fans on the chance. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/DNRCB9TIKn

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

Kevin Fiala opens the scoring:

Fiala scores in the final minute of the first period. 1-0 Preds. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/lwpYmIOuvV

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

Second Period

Roman Josi with a dirty play on Toews:

Toews crashes into the net … that probably didn’t feel good. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/cJWCCCCVYK

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

Rinne makes a huge save on Kane:

Pekka Rinne turns back the clock with this desperation save on Patrick Kane. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/Lx1fzg6AGl

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

Kruger gets bloodied by an elbow from former Blackhawk Ryan Hartman:

Marcus Kruger just got elbowed right in the face. He’s bleeding profusely. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/WKxCmiwNN4

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

Forsling ties the game at 1:

Use the Fors, Gustav!#Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/Ke4WdfI5Vx

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 19, 2018

Gustafsson banks one off Ellis to put the Hawks up 2-1:

Erik Gustafsson’s shot from the point goes off of Ellis in front and past Rinne. 2-1 #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/D05kBbnWmS

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

Third Period

Rinne makes a sprawling save:

Rinne comes up big again … this time on Saad. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/iEIQfMP0pK

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) December 19, 2018

HAWKS WIN!

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