Images: Blackhawks take series lead with victory over Predators in Game 3
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday afternoon.
Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling was big in the goal allowing only two goals in his first start of the playoff season. Darling made 35 saves against the Predators.
Goals were scored by Andrew Desjardins, Jonathan Toews, Brandon Saad and Brent Seabrook. Marian Hossa had two points on two assists.
The Hawks lead the series 2-1 in the NHL Western Conference Playoffs with the next game on Tuesday at the United Center at 8:30 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad, left, celebrates with right wing Marian Hossa after scoring a goal during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL Western Conference hockey playoff series against the Nashville Predators, Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger celebrates teammate Andrew Desjardins first period goal Sunday before Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, right, looks to a pass against Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok as goalie Pekka Rinne, left, looks on during the second period.
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Randy Henry, of Midway, wears a headdress as he crosses Madison Avenue Sunday before Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Desjardins (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring his goal during the first period.
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Nashville Predators left wing Taylor Beck (41) battles for the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya during the first period.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Brad Richards during the second period.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews looks toward the scoreboard after scoring in the second period Sunday before Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Nashville Predators at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook comes off the ice with teammates after he scored in the second period against the Nashville Predators Sunday before Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne and the Chicago home crowd react to Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook's second period goal Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, left, congratulates teammate Scott Darling on his 35-save victory over the Nashville Predators Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Teammates line up to congratulate Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling on his 35-save victory against the Nashville Predators Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad reacts after he scored in the second period Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Desjardins is surrounded by teammates after his first period goal Sunday against the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa pushes up the ice against the Nashville Predators Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Desjardins shoots against the Nashville Predators Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews faces off against Nashville Predators center Matt Cullen Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad checks his equipment during a time out against the Nashville Predators Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane brings the puck up ice in front of the Nashville Predators bench Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad skates off the ice Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Nashville Predators at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette looks at his stick Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Nashville Predators at the United Center in Chicago.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis swats the puck out of the air as Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell charges behind him Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp guards the puck against Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Stalberg Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne falls to the ice as Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg shoots and Predators center Colin Wilson defends Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews and Nashville Predators center Paul Gaustad battle for the puck Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Nashville Predators center Mike Ribeiro hits Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw as his sits on the bench Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews greets goalie Scott Darling after the victory against the Nashville Predators in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series at the United Center in Chicago.
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