St. Louis Blues 2–5 Nashville Predators: match recap

Match recap

Nashville offense dominated with balanced scoring, riding a 5-goal outburst to a commanding home victory over St. Louis. Roman Josi orchestrated the attack with three assists, while the Predators piled up goals from four different skaters.

The Predators seized control early, with Ryan O'Reilly and Jack Drury each finding the net in the first period, building a lead the Blues never threatened. On the night, 3 of Nashville's 5 goals came at even strength, and the power play struck once as Josi ran the point. St. Louis got a pair of goals from a very early 2026 draft class — Pär Broberg and Jimmy Snuggerud — but their shots and chances were too sparse to mount a comeback. The model share (81.9% home) aligns nearly perfectly with the scoreboard, reflecting a game where Nashville dictated terms from puck drop to final horn.

Key factors

• Balanced Nashville scoring — five different goal-scorers, led by Josi's three-point night
• Blues could not solve the Predators' team defense and allowed 5+ goals for only the second time this month
• St. Louis's injury-depleted forward group generated limited high-danger looks, finishing with few shots on goal

The Analyst's take

This was a team-wide offensive clinic from the Predators, and their 81.9% form share suggests the attack is rounding into dangerous shape. For St. Louis, the lineup continues to absorb injuries — particularly up front — and the offense lacks the finishing touch to score enough to cover defensive gaps. Expect Nashville's power play to remain a weapon, while the Blues will need healthy forwards to regain their scoring touch.