Forsberg's OT goal lifts Predators over Blackhawks

Nashville wins fourth straight, holds onto second wild-card spot in Western Conference

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:38pm

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Filip Forsberg scored his second goal of the game at 1:05 of overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Forsberg also set up Steven Stamkos' game-tying goal in the third period as the Predators won their fourth straight game and held onto the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

The Predators' win keeps them in the playoff hunt in the tight Western Conference race, while the Blackhawks continue to struggle, losing their second straight game.

The details

Forsberg stole the puck from Andre Burakovsky behind the Chicago net, skated to the left side and fired a high shot past Spencer Knight for his 32nd goal of the season. Stamkos notched his third goal in two games by redirecting Forsberg's pass off the right post and in to tie the game at 2-2 in the third period. Nick Lardis and Connor Bedard scored for the Blackhawks, who got 30 saves from Knight. Juuse Saros made 26 saves in his return from an upper-body injury for the Predators.

  • Forsberg scored the game-winning goal in overtime at 1:05.
  • Stamkos scored the game-tying goal at 9:43 of the third period.
  • Lardis opened the scoring for the Blackhawks at 4:34 of the second period.
  • Bedard scored to restore the Blackhawks' lead at 2-1 with 6:03 left in the second period.

The players

Filip Forsberg

Nashville Predators forward who scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime.

Steven Stamkos

Nashville Predators forward who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

Spencer Knight

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender who made 30 saves in the loss.

Juuse Saros

Nashville Predators goaltender who made 26 saves in his return from an upper-body injury.

Nick Lardis

Chicago Blackhawks forward who scored the opening goal of the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This game was a tight, back-and-forth affair that showcased the Predators' resilience in coming back from a late deficit to win in overtime. The result keeps Nashville in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference, while the Blackhawks continue to struggle to find consistency this season.