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 on Friday night.

Connor Bedard, Seth Jones and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist as Chicago stopped a three-game slide. Pat Maroon also scored and Teuvo Teravainen had two assists.

It was the Blackhawks’ first win over the Predators since a 2-1 victory at Nashville on March 16, 2023. The Predators had won six in a row in the Central Division series, including their first two meetings this season.

Colton Sissons and Tommy Novak scored for Nashville, which won five in a row before its current slide. Juuse Saros made 24 saves.

Chicago grabbed control in the second period. Donato set up Bedard’s one-timer for a power-play goal at 5:47.

Donato added a slick backhand at 15:24 before Jones finished a pretty passing sequence in the final seconds, giving the Blackhawks a 5-1 lead.

The big second period provided more than enough support for Petr Mrazek, who stopped 31 shots in the win.

Steven Stamkos turned 35 on Friday, and Ryan O’Reilly celebrated his 34th birthday. But it was a quiet night for each forward as the Predators continued to struggle.

Bedard opened Chicago’s big second period with his 16th goal. He has three goals in his last five games.

Donato set a career high with four points. He is up to a career-best 18 goals and 36 points on the season.