Predators top Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime at United Center as Forsberg scores twice

Overtime finish swings a tight Central Division matchup

The Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago. Filip Forsberg scored twice, including the game-winner at 3:55 of overtime, as Nashville secured two points in a game that featured shifting momentum after a scoreless first period.

How the scoring unfolded

Chicago opened the scoring in the second period when Nick Lardis scored at 15:26. The Blackhawks extended the lead later in the period on a Connor Bedard goal at 6:03, with Chicago carrying a 2-1 advantage into the third after Forsberg had tied the game earlier in the second at 13:29.

Nashville evened the score in the third period on a Steven Stamkos goal at 10:17, assisted by Forsberg and Roman Josi. With the game tied 2-2 after regulation, Forsberg ended it in overtime to give Nashville the 3-2 win.

• Second period: Lardis (CHI) opened scoring; Bedard (CHI) made it 2-1 after Forsberg (NSH) tied it.

• Third period: Stamkos (NSH) tied it 2-2.

• Overtime: Forsberg (NSH) scored the winner at 3:55.

Game metrics: shots, goaltending, and physical play

Nashville finished with a 33-28 edge in shots on goal. Juuse Saros stopped 26 of 28 shots for the Predators, while Spencer Knight made 30 saves on 33 shots for Chicago. Nashville also recorded 29 hits to Chicago’s 19, and won 52.1% of faceoffs.

Both teams had three power-play opportunities, with the game decided at even strength and in the 3-on-3 overtime format.

Final score: Nashville 3, Chicago 2 (OT). Attendance: 20,553.

What the result means

The win improved Nashville’s record to 33-28-9, while Chicago moved to 26-31-13. For Nashville, the outcome underscored a recurring formula in close games: top-end finishing from its leading scorers and enough structure to hold opponents scoreless over the final 20 minutes plus overtime. For Chicago, the loss followed a strong second period but a quiet finish after regulation, with no third-period goals and no overtime shots recorded.

Forsberg’s two-goal performance stood out as the decisive difference, accounting for Nashville’s equalizer and the overtime winner.