Steven Stamkos scored at 2:39 of overtime to complete his 14th career hat trick and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.

The Hawks' 3-2 overtime defeat extended their point streak to a season-high five games, but it decreased the chance they'll end up passing Nashville for 30th in the standings by season's end.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators NHL game to be played on March 8, 2025 on ESPN.

Sellers around the NHL from Philadelphia to San Jose, Mikko Rantanen and the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers were winners at the trade deadline.

Mikko Rantanen went back West — but with the Dallas Stars this time following a brief stint in Carolina. And Bruins captain Brad Marchand is leaving Boston after 16 seasons to join the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

The Nashville Predators made one move on NHL trade deadline day, sending forward Mark Jankowski to Carolina for a 2026 fifth-round pick.

The Hurricanes and Predators got a minor deal done before the deadline. Forward Mark Jankowski is headed to Carolina in exchange for the Hurricanes’ 2026 fifth-round pick, the team announced. Jankowski has spent the entirety of the season on the NHL lineup after splitting the last two seasons between the NHL and AHL.