Nashville Predators (7-12-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-5, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks will try to end their four-game slide when they play the Nashville Predators.

Chicago is 10-8-5 overall with a 2-2-1 record in Central Division games. The Blackhawks have a +seven scoring differential, with 72 total goals scored and 65 conceded.

Nashville is 7-12-4 overall and 0-4-2 against the Central Division. The Predators have gone 3-4-2 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.

The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Andre Burakovsky has seven goals and eight assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has nine goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

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