Blackhawks - Predators: No Requiem Needed

Chicago heads into Nashville carrying the weight of a gritty rebuild against a Predators squad that's mastered the art of grinding out points in the standings muck. Locker room vets know these matchups turn on special teams and goaltending edges you don't see in the box score. With playoff positioning on the line, one team walks away feeling the sting of missed opportunity in a league where every row matters.