CHICAGO -- Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-2 win against the Nashville Predators at United Center on Friday. It was Donato’s first four-point game in the NHL. The forward has eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past five games.

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed Nashville its sixth straight loss with a 6-2 victory over the Predators.

Donato erupted for a career-high four points in the Hawks' 6-2 win Friday, simultaneously raising his trade value and making a stronger case for him to stay in Chicago past this season.

Nilsson was one of the more productive U18 players in Sweden’s J20 ranks in his draft year and has been one of the most productive U20 players in the SHL this year (ahead of first-rounders like Edstrom and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard).

The Nashville Predators must look beyond this season. Adam Proteau lists three veterans the team could trade in the right circumstances.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the league’s most pleasant surprises, far exceeding expectations and finding themselves in the playoff hunt.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin has been a busy man of late, completing his third trade in the last several days - this one with the Predators.

The 5-foot-11 Friedman is a depth defender who offers the Predators a veteran presence as an AHL journeyman. Despite his smaller stature, Friedman is not afraid to mix things up physically, either. Friedman has spent parts of each of the last two seasons with the Canucks,

The Vancouver Canucks traded depth defenceman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators for future considerations Friday.