The Chicago Blackhawks returned from the three-week Olympic break Thursday night, falling to the Nashville Predators 4-2 for their seventh loss in eight games.

The Chicago Blackhawks have 25 games remaining. Between now and the end of the year, there is a lot to learn and work on. There is also an opportunity for players like Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Tyler Bertuzzi, and others to reach certain milestones that will boost their confidence.

Two teams in the bottom half of the Western Conference standings meet when the Nashville Predators (26-24-7, 10th in conference) host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-26-9, 13th) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Nashville fell 4-2 on the road its last time out on Feb. 5 against the Washington Capitals.

Matthew Wood scored the "biggest goal of the game" for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 26.

The Chicago Blackhawks were defeated by the Nashville Predators on Thursday night, despite goals from Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi.

Share Chicago Blackhawks (22-26-9, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (26-24-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks travel to the Nashville Predators looking to stop a three-game road losing streak.