Skjei's power-play goals cap Predators' 3-2 comeback win over Blackhawks

Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) celebrates his goal on the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Chicago.

Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) celebrates his goal on the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)


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CHICAGO — Brady Skjei's scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 6:53 left in the the third period, and the Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. Filip Forsberg split Chicago's defense for a highlight reel goal with 6:19 left in the second period, then Gustav Nyquist got a short-handed score 2:18 later for his 200th career goal that tied it at 2-2. Juuse Saros stopped 27 shots. Connor Bedard and Craig Smith scored to give Chicago a 2-0 lead, but the Blackhawks lost their third straight. Alexandre Carrier had two assists and Petr Mrazek finished with 31 saves. In the third period, Skjei connected on a screened shot from left circle, lifting Nashville to its second straight win after it started the season with five consecutive losses.

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