We have finally reached the most-critical part of the Chicago Blackhawks 2021 season with a three-game series beginning tonight against the Nashville Predators. A two-point gap separates the two teams battling for the fourth and final Stanley Cup Playoff spot in the Central Division. Also not far behind are the Dallas Stars, just one point behind Chicago. This upcoming series could put the Blackhawks back in playoff position, or it could be the final nail in the coffin on their chances for making the 2021 postseason. • Chicago comes into the series against Nashville having built a small amount of momentum with wins in three of their last four games and four of their last six games since they last faced the Predators on April 3rd. The Predators have won six of their last ten games, but come into the series having lost back-to-back games against the Carolina Hurricanes.