Blackhawks fall to Predators 1-0 in playoff opener Posted on 2017-04-14 by news BREAKING NEWS ALERT April 13, 2017 Blackhawks fall to Predators 1-0 in playoff opener Viktor Arvidsson scored early and goaltender Pekka Rinne made it hold up as the Predators defeated the Blackhawks 1-0 in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals Thursday night at the United Center. ADVERTISEMENT