Recap

Ace Ventura: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, animal lovers of all ages! It’s time for another uproarious hockey review with yours truly, Ace Ventura, Pet Detective! Last night, the Chicago Blackhawks swooped down on the Nashville Predators and snatched a thrilling 5-4 victory. Let’s jump into the thick of it!

The first period was a rollercoaster of excitement! The Predators came out roaring with three big goals! Randymarsh2012, ToMMy L28L, and the ever-elusive Randymarsh2012 again with assists! But hold your horses – the Blackhawks weren’t going to let them get away that easily! Hughsy28- scored one to keep Chicago on the board. It was wilder than a pack of monkeys on a sugar high!

In the second period, both teams managed to net a goal each. The Predators thought they had it in the bag, but DoubleD-DoubleX had other plans, setting up Hughsy28- for another score! It was like watching a cat and mouse chase, but with more ice and fewer furballs!

The third period was where the Blackhawks unleashed their inner beast! They scored three jaw-dropping goals, turning the game on its head! John_Dean_16 was the star of the show, racking up points like a squirrel hoarding nuts! His four assists and a goal made it look easier than stealing candy from a baby.

Let’s talk goalies, shall we? Thee_Ghosty for Chicago was on fire, making crucial saves when it mattered most. He faced 15 shots and let only 4 slip by – not too shabby! On the flip side, chadkillz134 had a tough night in net for the Predators, facing 15 shots and conceding 5 goals. Ouch, that’s gotta sting more than a porcupine’s hug!

And what about those power plays? Absolutely nothing to write home about! Both teams were as dry as the Sahara when it came to capitalizing on the man advantage. Zero power play goals out of three attempts for the Predators and a big fat zero out of zero for the Blackhawks. They were about as effective as a screen door on a submarine!

Physicality? Oh, it was there in spades! The Predators were throwing hits like confetti, with a whopping 33 recorded hits. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, had a solid 29 hits of their own. It was a bone-crunching spectacle that made me glad I was watching from a safe distance!

Faceoffs were a mixed bag. The Blackhawks had the upper hand with 15 wins, thanks to the faceoff maestro Hughsy28-. The Predators, not to be outdone, managed 18 wins with ToMMy L28L leading the charge. It was a battle of wills at the dot, and both teams gave it their all.

So, there you have it! The Blackhawks clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit to snatch victory from the jaws of the Predators. It was a game for the ages, filled with twists, turns, and plenty of heart-pounding action! Until next time, I’m Ace Ventura, reminding you to keep your eyes on the puck and your hands out of the peanut butter jar! Alrighty then!

Details

Date Time League Season
May 15, 2024 9:35 PM Eastern Conference Season 49

Results

Team1st2nd3rdOTPower Play GoalsPower Play AttemptsGoalsOutcome
Nashville Predators3100004Loss
Chicago Blackhawks1130005Win

Nashville Predators

# Player Position W L G A PTS +/- S PIM H FOW FOL GV TK INT SA SV GA SO
79Randymarsh2012 (F)Forward01123-12060011380000
xshepxrd (F)Forward01000-1001009250000
29chadkillz134 (G)Goalie01000000000000151050
xRoyalFlushx911 (D)Defense01011-1005004330000
28ToMMy L28L (F)Forward01303-130281584100000
47L stale L (D)Defense01011-10040018370000
 Total 06448-55018815501533151050

Chicago Blackhawks

# Player Position W L G A PTS +/- S PIM H FOW FOL GV TK INT SA SV GA SO
JHochman (D)Defense1001111010074110000
Psych_Funk19 (D)Defense100001100004220000
Hughsy28- (F)Forward10112120915814340000
DoubleD-DoubleX (F)Forward1002214000013550000
Thee_Ghosty (G)Goalie100000000000005140
John_Dean_16 (F)Forward1041517030010770000
 Total 6055105150131584821295140
W
0
6
L
6
0
G
4
5
A
4
5
PTS
8
10
+/-
-5
5
S
5
15
PIM
0
0
H
18
13
FOW
8
15
FOL
15
8
GV
50
48
TK
15
21
INT
33
29
SA
15
5
SV
10
1
GA
5
4
SO
0
0