The Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators both come into Friday night's Central Division game in Chicago on losing streaks. The Blackhawks have not only lost three straight games after their 4-3 home overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game to be played on February 7, 2025 on ESPN.

Chicago Blackhawks interim coach Anders Sorensen said Thursday that center Jason Dickinson will be sidelined for a “couple games” with a high ankle sprain.

The Chicago Blackhawks forced the Edmonton Oilers to overtime but fell 4-3. A strong forecheck saw Chicago with positive puck possession numbers, Arvid Soderblom made impressive saves, and Jason Dickinson went down with an injury.

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid, right, looks to pass as St. Louis Blues' Cam Fowler (17) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton) AP The Edmonton Oilers and their high-scoring offense led by Connor McDavid are always a treat to watch.

The Blackhawks are at the bottom of the Central Division at 16-31-5, the second-worst mark in the Western Conference. Edmonton is in a much better spot as it holds the lead in the Pacific Division and is looking to complete a sweep on a back-to-back that started with a 3-2 overtime win over the Blues in St. Louis to get to 33-16-4.