2015 First Round Game 6 vs Predators
Blackhawks advance past Predators in six games en route to Stanley Cup.
The Chicago Blackhawks faced the Nashville Predators in the First Round of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Blackhawks finished third in the Central Division with 102 points, while the Predators finished second with 104 points.
- Date
- April 29, 2015
- Venue
- United Center
- Final Score
- 3-2 OT
- Winner
- Chicago Blackhawks
- OT Goal Scorer
- Jonathan Toews
- Series Result
- Blackhawks win 4-2
Lore & Background
The Blackhawks defeated the Predators in six games. In Game 6, the Blackhawks won 4–3 to close out the series.
In Their Own Story
The arena hummed with a nervous energy that only overtime can produce in April. Skates carved deep into the fresh ice as players pushed their lungs to the limit. Jonathan Toews stood at center ice, breathing hard, the puck waiting for his touch. He knew one mistake would end the season. With a swift motion of his stick, he released the shot, watching it glide past the goalie's glove. The roar that followed was deafening.
Reader's Guide
The series followed a 2–2–1–1–1 format. The Predators had home ice advantage as the higher seed.
Did You Know?
- The Blackhawks went on to win the Stanley Cup, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to two in the Finals.
- The Predators were making their first playoff appearance since 2012.
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