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Images: Chicago Blackhawks swept by Nashville Predators with a 4-1 loss in Game Four of NHL Playoff Series

See action from game four of the NHL playoff series as the Chicago Blackhawks fell 4-1 to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Thursday. The Predators advance to the next round with the win.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) falls as he chases the puck with Chicago Blackhawks left wing Richard Panik (14), of Slovakia, during the first period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Panik was called for tripping on the play. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Dennis Rasmussen (70), of Sweden, and Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) chase the puck during the first period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis, right front, keeps Chicago Blackhawks left wing Richard Panik (14), of Slovakia, away from the puck as Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, watches during the first period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Richard Panik (14), of Slovakia, and Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) chase the puck during the first period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates after teammate Roman Josi scored a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, celebrates with Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, and Ryan Ellis (4) after Josi scored against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators players celebrate after Roman Josi scored a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks pile in front of the net after Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocked a shot during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) takes a drink as Nashville Predators fans cheer after Predators defenseman Roman Josi scored during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators players celebrate after a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette talks to his players during the third period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators celebrate after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 4 to sweep the first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm, left, of Sweden, hugs goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the final seconds of Game 4 of the team's first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-1 to sweep the series. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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