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Predators Slip By Blackhawks

Ellis has 32 saves and hold off Chicago in shootout

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Nashville Predators broke a six-game home losing streak today with a 2-1 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks, reports the Associated Press. Rich Peverley and Alexander Radulov both scored on goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, as the Predators improved to 3-5 in shootouts. Dan Ellis stopped 2 of 3 attempts in the shootout and had 37 saves for Nashville, which moved within 2 points of Colorado for the West's final playoff spot.

Arnott scored the first goal for the Predators after Khabibulin blocked a Shea Weber shot. Nashville, which snapped a four-game losing streak to Chicago, improved to 30-5-4 when scoring the first goal. Andrew Ladd tied it later in the period for the Blackhawks. Chicago outshot Nashville 16-10 in the third period and forced Ellis to stop seven shots in overtime.

Nashville Predators right wing Brandon Bochenski (24) is defended by Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith (2) during an NHL game today. At left is Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (39).
Nashville Predators right wing Brandon Bochenski (24) is defended by Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith (2) during an NHL game today. At left is Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (39).   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov (47) of Russia scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (39) during a shootout today. The Predators won the game 2-1.
Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov (47) of Russia scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (39) during a shootout today. The Predators won the game 2-1.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis (39) blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Yanic Perreault (94) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis (39) blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Yanic Perreault (94) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 22, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators left wing Jan Hlavac (17) of the Czech Republic and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Jason Williams (29) fight for the puck in the first period today.
Nashville Predators left wing Jan Hlavac (17) of the Czech Republic and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Jason Williams (29) fight for the puck in the first period today.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) congratulates goalie Dan Ellis after Ellis stopped two of three shots by the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout today. The Predators won 2-1.
Nashville Predators right wing J.P. Dumont (71) congratulates goalie Dan Ellis after Ellis stopped two of three shots by the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout today. The Predators won 2-1.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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