The Blackhawks came out and played a much better first period than last night. Nashville dominated the shot attempts early (20-12 for the period), but good goaltending and quick clears helped limit the Preds’ opportunities. Neither side scored and Nashville had a 9-7 shot advantage after 20 minutes.
The game got more physical in the second period, and special teams became the story. The Blackhawks were able to score a power play goal to take the lead, while Nashville failed on both of their advantages. Again: goaltending was superb.
With Nashville dominating the shot attempts and shots on goal, it felt really important that the Blackhawks get the next goal in the third period. They did that, and their defensive effort in front of their young goaltender continued to be very good.
Star 1: Drew Commesso
Commesso had a 1.43 goals saved above expected in the first period. The Preds had six high danger chances in the first period. They did not score. At the end of the second period, Nashville had a 21-16 shots advantage. The Preds had two power plays in the second period and a 2.38 xGF. Once again, they did not score. Nashville finished the night with 4.32 xGF and zero (0) on the scoreboard.
For all of the fans on social media who were calling him out after his rushed start last night, to come back and make a second NHL start in as many days on no rest and perform this well was remarkable. Full marks to Commesso for a tremendous performance.
Commesso's faced a few chaotic sequences tonight but he's remained calm every time. He's working on a potential shutout pic.twitter.com/0kjmzVUQhr
— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 11, 2026Star 2: Connor Bedard
Bedard played last night, but he was really back tonight. The move and assist on the first goal of the night was *chef’s kiss* and he picked up a second primary assist on the second goal of the night.
GOAL: Connor Bedard WHAT A PLAY to set up Bertuzzi for a tap-in goal pic.twitter.com/v83lt7e6rg
— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 11, 2026Star 3: Nick Lardis
Lardis only got nine shifts in the first two periods, with one of his four in the second period coming on the power play. But he took advantage of the ice time he received, and scored his fourth goal of the season in the third period.
GOAL: Korchinski to Bedard to Lardis. What a shot. Blackhawks extend the lead pic.twitter.com/bewzjwvrM0
— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 11, 2026Key Takeaways
Tyler Bertuzzi‘s power play was his 20th high danger goal of the season — the top mark in the entire NHL. Bertuzzi giving the puck to Ryan Greene for the Blackhawks’ third goal was such a class, veteran move. Greene has been fighting to get a goal for so long. Good for him!GOAL: Bertuzzi steals and Greene buries into the empty net to seal the game pic.twitter.com/A1JQSG2ZjG
— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 11, 2026 A much better start from Kevin Korchinski tonight. He was skating well as always, but was much more confident with the puck. He was tied for the team lead with two shots on goal in the 6:42 in the first. He picked up the second assist on Lardis’ goal in the third period. The Blackhawks won 11 of 24 faceoffs in the first period. Jason Dickinson won 6 of 8 at the dot. The Blackhawks won 23 of 51 faceoffs thru two periods. Dickinson won 14 of 19 (13 of 16 at even strength). The Blackhawks won 30 of 64 faceoffs in the game. Dickinson won 17 of 24. He was fabulous. Dickinson was also credited with one blocked shot and one hit. Again, there’s more value in players than just a goal or an assist. Once again, the Blackhawks special teams came up big. The penalty kill was superb again.Hence then, the article about blackhawks 3 predators 0 three stars key takeaways was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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