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A rematch of last year's Stanley Cup headlines the NHL's slate of games on Thursday night. Both teams come in on lengthy winning streaks, but only one can continue. Can Tampa Bay finally get some revenge or will the Chicago Blackhawks stretch the streak to an impressive thirteen?

Central Divisional rivals do battle on the Ice this Thursday night as the Chicago Blackhawks travel to Nashville to take on Predators at 8:00pm EST. The central division is the most hotly contested and talented division in the NHL this season and every game matters – so except a tight battle between two evenly match foes.

From the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains, the NHL Central Division is not just filled with some of North American’s most beautiful scenery but with some of their best hockey franchises. This year is no exception, with a handful of teams strong enough to make a serious claim to the division crown.

The NHL playoff begin on Wednesday and the Chicago Blackhawks are the Western Conference favorites despite finishing just third in their own division. They are the only team in the first round favored without home-ice advantage.

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane will miss three months with a broken clavicle, but sportsbooks haven't punished the Hawks' futures odds much yet.