The Nashville Predators faced off against the St. Louis Blues in a crucial game, following a challenging period where they lost three consecutive matches, including a 3-0 defeat to the Boston Bruins. This game was particularly significant as the Blues were only six points behind the Predators in the standings, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter. The Predators, who had previously been on an 18-game point streak (16-0-2 or 15-0-3), showed resilience against the Blues. The game saw the Predators taking a 3-1 lead by the end of the second period, thanks to effective special teams play and two power-play goals (PPGs). Anthony Beauvillier notably contributed with a PPG, marking his first goal for Nashville, after Toropchenko was penalized for roughing. Despite the Blues leading in shots, 35-20, Nashville's performance in special teams, especially their 2-for-2 success on the power play compared to the Blues' 0-for-4, underscored the game's dynamics. This marked Nashville's 11th time this season achieving 2 PPGs in a game.
Special teams is the difference in the game. With Toropchenko in the box for roughing, Beauvillier with a PPG, 3-1. Preds now 2-for-2 on the PP, while the Blues are 0-for-4. #stlblues
Nashville has 2 PPGs in a game for the 11th time this season. They've done that 4 times since the start of March. #Preds
Special teams is the difference in the game. With Toropchenko in the box for roughing, Beauvillier with a PP. Preds now 2-for-2 on the PP, while the Blues, as mentioned, are 0-for-4. #stlblues
END 2: #Preds 3, Blues 1 Hell of an end to the period. Special teams looking sharper for Nashville. Anthony told me this morning he played his best when his instinct was clicking for him. https://t.co/qbyxlB0Dbw
#stlblues special teams: PK: 0 for 2 PP: 0 for 4 Yeah, that'll do it.
After two, #preds lead #stlblues 3-1. Shots are 35-20 in favor of STL, who are getting out-goalied in this one.
Anthony Beauvillier's first goal for Nashville comes on the power play. Hunts down a loose puck on the back door to give the Preds a 3-1 lead going into the 3rd period. https://t.co/P9SMhqAT5z
Shots Blues: 26 Preds: 13 Total shot attempts (including blocks/misses) Blues: 42 Preds: 27
The Blues and Predators are tied at 1 after one period. St. Louis has 20 shots, which is the most for the Blues in a first period all season.
END 1: #Preds 1, Blues 1 Josi grabbed his 20th in the first 31 seconds & after that, Nashville's puck management plummeted. St. Louis leads shot 20-10 after the first 20 minutes.
Shots are 20-10 in favor of St. Louis. This game started hot for the Preds, but the Blues have been the better team. So many turnovers in the defensive zone.
#stlblues and #preds tied 1-1 after one. Shots are 20-10 in favor of STL.
#stlblues are up to 20 shots in this first period. They're forechecking and the #preds are gift-giving the puck away that's leading to these chances.
The Blues have played Nashville twice this season. Nov. 24: 8-3 L Feb. 17: 5-2 L After the Predators put together an 18-game point streak (16-0-2), they have lost three in a row coming into tonight. Arizona 8, Nashville 4 Colorado 7, Nashville 4 Boston 3, Nashville 0 #stblues
The Blues have played Nashville twice this season. Nov. 24: 8-3 L Feb. 17: 5-2 L After the Predators put together an 18-game point streak (15-0-3), they have lost three in a row coming into tonight. Arizona 8, Nashville 4 Colorado 7, Nashville 4 Boston 3, Nashville 0 #stblues
#Preds head coach Andrew Brunette joins us now on Robby & @joerexrode in advance of a huge game tonight at Bridgestone against the #STLBlues Watch live on @1025TheGame: https://t.co/0C4YwPwwRS
Join us tomorrow on Robby & @joerexrode! A massive game for the #Preds tomorrow night at Bridgestone. Andrew Brunette will join us at 7:30 Plus, the Houston Texans continue to load up. @CharlesRobinson will join us at 8:00 for his weekly visit. 6-9 a.m. on @1025TheGame! https://t.co/UrSoPJjBaP
The #Preds drop their third in a row last night, 3-0 against the Bruins. It sets up a high-stakes game Thursday against St. Louis, who is only six points behind them in the standings. @joerexrode and I discuss now on @1025TheGame https://t.co/DZJnDndGKR