Duncan Keith's scored the series-clinching goal with just under four minutes left in the third as the Blackhawks edged the Predators, 4-3, in Chicago. Corey Crawford replaced an ineffective Scott Darling in the first period and stopped all 13 shots he faced for the 'Hawks, who won the best-of-seven set, 4-2. Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Towes and Patrick Kane all scored in the first to help Chicago overcome 2-0 and 3-1 deficits. James Neal scored twice in the first 8:09 for Nashville. Matt Cullen also lit the lamp in the first, while Pekka Rinne made 28 saves in the season-ending loss.
The Blackhawks play the winner of the series between Minnesota and St. Louis. Minnesota leads the series 3-2 withGame #6 this afternoon.
