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Predators look to stay hot vs. Blackhawks

Feb 14, 2008 - 1:37 PM Chicago (25-25-6) at Nashville (30-22-6) 8:00 pm EST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - The Nashville Predators may not have an easy time picking up their third straight win on Thursday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Predators completed back-to-back wins on Tuesday, claiming a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings - the best team in the NHL.

Alexander Radulov scored two goals, J.P. Dumont added a goal and an assist while All-Star Jason Arnott contributed two helpers during the victory.

Radulov, Dumont and Arnott combined for seven points during Nashville's previous game, a 6-3 triumph against the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday.

However, the trio has combined for just six points in the last three meetings against the Blackhawks - all losses.

Chicago ends a seven-game road trip on Thursday and is looking to pick up its second straight win after a 7-2 drubbing of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Dustin Byfuglien scored both of his goals in the first period as the Blackhawks scored four times in the opening frame. Jonathan Toews notched an assist on Wednesday but Chicago's leading scorer is still looking for his first goal since returning on Sunday from a sprained knee.