Filip Forsberg recorded a hat trick to lead the Predators past the Blackhawks 5-2 and avoid elimination at Bridgestone Arena. James Neal had a goal and an assist, while Colin Wilson also lit the lamp for the Preds, who still trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Pekka Rinne made 28 saves in the victory. Brad Richards and Kris Versteeg scored for Chicago, which will host Game Six on Saturday. Scott Darling surrendered four goals on 28 shots in the setback.
Game #6 in the series will be played Saturday night in Chicago.
