Nashville Predators' Powerplay Effort: Enough to Overcome the St. Louis Blues?

The Nashville Predators faced off against the St. Louis Blues, concluding with a record of 26-36-8 for the Predators and 37-28-7 for the Blues. The final score stood at 1-4 in favor of the home team, marking a challenging game for Nashville at Enterprise Center.

Game Highlights

The Nashville Predators managed to net one goal during the second period through a powerplay opportunity, showcasing their special teams' effort amidst a tough match. Despite firing 32 shots on goal and dominating faceoff wins with a success rate of 56 percent, they struggled to find the back of the net more than once. The powerplay unit capitalized on one out of five opportunities, highlighted by contributions from Steven Stamkos and Nick Blankenburg who each recorded an assist.

On defense, Justus Annunen was between the pipes for Nashville, making 14 saves throughout the game but ultimately credited with a loss as he faced four goals against him - three during even strength play and one empty-netter that sealed their fate.

St. Louis Blues Performance

The St. Louis Blues demonstrated effective gameplay both offensively and defensively. They scored twice in both the first and third periods, including an empty-net goal that solidified their victory over Nashville. Their shooting accuracy was notable with a shooting percentage of 22 percent from just 18 shots on goal.

Robert Thomas stood out as one of the game's stars by contributing significantly to his team's success alongside Justin Faulk and Jake Neighbours who also received star recognitions for their performances on ice.

Looking Ahead

The Nashville Predators are set to visit Raleigh for their next game against Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center scheduled for March 25th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming match broadcasted live on ESPN+, FDSSO networks ensuring they don't miss any action as Nashville looks forward to bouncing back from this defeat.

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