Will the St. Louis Blues Ice the Nashville Predators' Hopes at Enterprise Center?

As the St. Louis Blues gear up to host the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The upcoming game on February 17 is set against a backdrop of recent performances that give us a glimpse into what we might expect from both teams.

The Blues have shown remarkable resilience and offensive prowess in their past games, particularly during their last home game on December 24 against the Chicago Blackhawks. That night, they orchestrated an impressive comeback, turning a one-point deficit after two periods into a resounding 7-5 victory by the final buzzer. Their ability to rally and dominate in the third period speaks volumes about their tenacity and depth.

One key takeaway from that game was STL's powerplay efficiency; they capitalized twice on four opportunities, boasting an 89 percent faceoff win rate during powerplays which could be pivotal against NSH's defense. Moreover, STL's shooting accuracy stood at 17 percent overall with seven goals from 42 shots – an indicator of their sharpshooting capabilities.

Conversely, when looking at NSH's recent outings away from home, there is cause for concern among their ranks. They've been struggling to find consistency and have often found themselves outplayed in critical moments of games.

STL fans should feel confident heading into this matchup given how well-rounded their team has performed lately – not just offensively but also defensively with goaltending that has been nothing short of stellar; saving every shot faced during even strength play in their last home game.

However, it would be unwise to discount NSH entirely as hockey is unpredictable by nature. The Predators will undoubtedly come prepared to battle hard on enemy ice – but based on current form and statistics alone – it seems like an uphill task for them.

STL supporters can look forward to witnessing whether their team can maintain its momentum or if NSH will rise to the occasion and upset expectations at Enterprise Center this Saturday night. The puck drops at 5:00 PM local time (Central Time), and fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or tune into BSMW channel 671 for local coverage.