Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ryan Ellis scored the go-ahead in the third period and added an assist and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday.
Ryan Suter and Nick Spaling also scored for the Predators.
Bryan Bickell and Marian Hossa scored for the slumping Blackhawks, who are 2-8-1 in their past 11 games.
Ellis' goal was a one-timer from high above the right circle at 14:18 of the third period.
Hossa tied it at 2-2 with a wrist shot from above the right circle at 6:05 of the third. It was his 21st goal of the season.
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