Josi becomes Predators' all-time leading scorer in win against Blackhawks

CHICAGO -- Roman Josi, the Nashville Predators' all time leading scorer, became the Nashville Predators’ all-time top scorer on Wednesday with a goal and assist in a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. He passed David Legwand who had 566 points (220 goals, 420 assists in 791 games) and had 956 games with Nashville. Josi stated, "It's certainly a tremendous honor." It's amazing to be here for so long. This is something I didn't even dream of when I started in the NHL. It is a great honor. "Video: NSH__URL__ Josi sets a record for Novak PPGJuuse Saros saved 37 shots, and JuusoParssinen contributed two assists to the Predators (14-13-4), which have won two consecutive games after losing six. John Hynes, Nashville coach, said that Roman was a great accomplishment. "The franchise has seen so many great, successful players. He's a very talented individual who is driven and dedicated. I had the privilege of coaching him and dealing with him daily. He is a consistent player with an exceptional level of skill. If you aren't a talented player who is driven and recognized for these things, it's difficult to accomplish them. "Connor Murphy scored a goal and assisted, and Petr Mrazek saved 33 Blackhawks shots (7-20-4), who are currently down eight straight and have lost 16 of 17 (1-15-1). Murphy stated that despite having a few good shifts and feeling like we're moving, Murphy did not believe it was a lack of focus. He said, "Whether it be a lapse in focus or not, if we feel like we're getting going, we're not keeping that going for long enough." "I believe that if we are more committed to doing the right thing, we will be rewarded." Murphy said. Duchene scored a goal in his third consecutive game. Luke Richardson, Blackhawks coach, said, "Yeah that can't happen. It really hurts." "We found ourselves in a situation that we hadn't been in for a while. It wasn't there in third. That was my biggest concern. Josi scored a goal to give the Predators a lead of 3-2 at 1:27 in the third period. He skated along the goal line and backhanded a shot past Mrazek. Video: NSH__URL__. Josi scores a goal to take the lead in the 3rdThomas Nelson's first goal of this season at 6:09 made it 4-2. Novak scored from the left circle after taking Josi's pass. "It was a great game and we were able to move up two. It was great to be able to take out the first one this year. After Jake McCabe received a stick from Tanner Jeannot at 9 :54 in the first period, the Blackhawks played with five of their defensemen. McCabe didn't return. "They put dye in to test and check, and they returned tonight to say that he should be fine. He should be fine for Friday's match against the Columbus Blue Jackets. "NOTES: Josi is now the second active NHL team's defenseman in scoring (Ray Bourque and Boston Bruins, 1,506 points). After missing seven games due to an injury to his upper body, Ryan McDonagh, Predators defenseman, had an assist in 20.49 minutes of ice time. After being recalled on Monday from Milwaukee, the American Hockey League, Novak scored a goal and assisted in two games. After being recalled from Rockford, the AHL, on Monday, Blackhawks' defenseman Isaak Philips was minus-2 with only two shots and five hits in his season debut. ... The Predators are currently on a 15-game win streak against the Blackhawks (12-0-3), which is their longest active streak against an opponent.