Luke Richardson lost another game in the 2024-25 NHL season as the Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Nashville Predators. Despite leading at one point, they ultimately lost 3-2, marking their sixth defeat of the season, including one OT loss to Winnipeg.
After the tough loss to the Predators, several players and head coach Luke Richardson spoke to address the issues, with Richardson noting that one of the primary reasons for this third consecutive loss was that the team took too many penalties.
The game against the Predators saw the Blackhawks rack up six penalties—two per period. The visiting Predators had the same number of penalties, although they took three in the second period and only one in the third.
This game was the fourth consecutive home match for the Blackhawks, during a stretch in which they only managed a win against San Jose, 4-2. Attendance has also dropped, with just over 17,000 fans attending the last two home games, down nearly 2,000 from earlier games.
Blackhawks Players Weigh In
In addition to Richardson’s comments, defenseman Connor Murphy acknowledged that the Blackhawks lost their momentum during the game, pointing to struggles with the special teams. Fellow defenseman Alec Vlasic noted that while they played well at times—especially in the second period—there were issues in the third as the Predators’ deep play put them on their heels.
The Blackhawks’ Final Games in October
According to the Blackhawks’ official schedule, they have three more games to play in October, all on the road against Dallas, Colorado, and San Jose. So far this season, they’ve secured only one road win, a 5-2 victory over Edmonton.