Surging Predators take aim at illness-ravaged Blackhawks

The Nashville Predators will take advantage of an extra day of rest and aim for their second win in a row when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

This will be the second meeting of the season between these Central Division rivals, who are separated by one point in the standings.

The Predators won the first matchup 4-3 in Chicago on Nov. 28 after scoring three goals in the second period.

Nashville enters the Saturday game on the heels of a home win and is 11-9-2 as a host this season.