Forsberg, Hinostroza lead Blackhawks past Predators 2-1

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Anton Forsberg (31), of Sweden, blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzerland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Anton Forsberg (31), of Sweden, blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzerland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

By Associated Press January 31, 2018 4 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks turned away a big charge by the Nashville Predators down the stretch.

Anton Forsberg led the way.

Forsberg made 22 of his career-high 42 saves in the third period, helping the Blackhawks beat the Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night.

“Today we actually worked as a team,” said Forsberg, who is sharing the goal with Jeff Glass while Corey Crawford is out with an upper-body injury. “We did a really good job of keeping most of the shots outside. I know it was a lot of shots, but it didn’t feel like it was that many hard scoring chances, so that way I think it was a team effort.”

Last-place Chicago, which needs a big finish to get into the playoffs, returned from the All-Star break with its second straight win. Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist and David Kampf also scored for the Blackhawks.