Arena: Sommet Center
Time: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 9:00 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America

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Both teams are looking to pull ahead as the series that shifts to Nashville for Games 3 and 4 (Thursday). Since 1994, the No. 7 seed has defeated the No. 2 seed 46.3 percent of the time (14 of 30). The seventh-seeded Predators are looking for the first playoff series win in franchise history, and are 6-6 all-time in the postseason at home.
In Game 2, Niemi became the ninth goaltender in Blackhawks history to post a playoff shutout and the first since Ed Belfour beat Calgary 3-0 on April 19, 1996. Niemi joined Charlie Gardiner, Lorne Chabot, Mike Karakas, Sam LoPresti, Glenn Hall, Tony Esposito, Gary Smith and Belfour. … Through Sunday’s games, Niemi (1.01, .957) and Rinne (1.53, .949) are 1-2 in goals-against average and save percentage, respectively, in the playoffs. … Chicago is 1-for-7 thus far on the power play, and Nashville has failed to convert on its seven chances. … Jonathan Toews (21:02) and Dustin Byfuglien (20:29) are the only Blackhawks forwards averaging better than 20 minutes of ice time per game. The Predators have none, and only defensemen Shea Weber (25:17), Ryan Suter (24:10) Hamhuis (23:07) and Francis Bouillon (20:04) have topped the mark.
Hornqvist, the Predators’ leading goal scorer with 30, was a scratch for Game 2 on Sunday with an upper-body injury. In Game 1, Hornqvist played very little in the third period and finished the game with 13:01 of ice time. Trotz said that was because of an equipment issue, and Hornqvist said he had a problem with his skate. Dustin Boyd replaced Hornqvist in the lineup for Game 2. … Defenseman Denis Grebeshkov (lower body) remains out for Nashville. … The Blackhawks are without defensemen Brian Campbell (broken collarbone) and Kim Johnsson (concussion). We will post information about results of this match..