Blackhawks down the Predators

Brian Campbell kept the Chicago Blackhawks rolling away from home.

Campbell scored with 1:05 remaining to lead the Blackhawks over the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Saturday night for their seventh straight win.

The Blackhawks established a new franchise record with their eighth consecutive road victory.

“It’s a fun accomplishment knowing the organization has had a proud history and some great tradition here,” Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said. “We did play in some tough buildings and some tough games and finding a way to win a lot of nights differently. Tonight was probably a good illustration of that.”

Patrick Kane scored twice, including an empty-netter after Campbell’s goal, and Jordin Tootoo and Jonathan Toews also scored for Chicago, which has won 12 of 13. Corey Crawford made 32 saves.

With the win, Chicago moved one point ahead of the idle Minnesota Wild for the top spot in the Central Division. Chicago has played three more games than the Wild.

Viktor Arvidsson scored twice and Calle Jarnkrok also had a goal for Nashville, which has lost two straight.

With time winding down in the third and the score tied at 3, Toews had the puck on the right wall in the Nashville zone. He sent a pass to Campbell in the slot, where he beat goaltender Juuse Saros with a wrist shot. Saros made 28 saves.

The goal was Campbell’s first in his last 20 games played.

“I haven’t scored in a little bit,” Campbell said. “I’ve had some chances and can’t finish. Johnny made a great play.”