Predators beat the Blues 5-2

The Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Saturday, October 17, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

The Predators led 2-1 after the first period, the Predators led 3-2 after the second period, and the Predators led 5-2 after regulation.

With 6:21 left in the first period, Philip Broberg scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Mason McTavish. St. Louis Blues led 1-0. With 12:22 left in the first period, Filip Forsberg scored on a wraparound, assisted by Steven Stamkos and Adam Wilsby. Nashville Predators led 2-1. With 8:14 left in the third period, Jack Drury scored on a deflection, assisted by Roman Josi and Adam Wilsby. Nashville Predators led 5-2.

Jimmy Snuggerud led the Blues with 1 goal. Filip Forsberg led the Predators with 1 goal. Juuse Saros stopped 24 of 26 shots for the Predators.

St. Louis Blues were favored by 1.5 goals. Blues did not cover. The total was 5.5, and the game went over.

The Predators are 3-5. In their last 4 games they beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at home on October 17, lost to the San Jose Sharks 2-3 at home on October 15, lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 2-5 at home on October 13, and lost to the Ottawa Senators 2-3 in Ottawa on October 10.

The Blues are 3-5. In their last 4 games they lost to the Nashville Predators 2-5 in Nashville on October 17, lost to the Minnesota Wild 4-5 in Minnesota on October 15, beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 in Ottawa on October 13, and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 at home on October 10.

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