St. Louis Blues Seek Redemption Against Nashville Predators: Who Will Prevail?

As the St. Louis Blues gear up for their next challenge against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, fans are holding their breath for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Blues have shown a remarkable resilience in recent games, and this upcoming match is an opportunity to solidify their standing.

In their last game on March 23 against the Minnesota Wild, the Blues demonstrated a potent offense with a 5-4 victory after an intense overtime battle. They managed to notch up five goals on just 27 shots, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 18 percent. Their performance in faceoffs was commendable as well, winning 55 percent of them which played a crucial role in controlling the game's tempo.

The defense and goaltending were equally impressive with the team blocking 12 shots and goaltenders saving all but four of the Wild's attempts on goal. This defensive solidity will be crucial when facing off against Nashville's aggressive play style.

The Predators should not be underestimated though; they have been known for their tenacity and ability to capitalize on opportunities. However, STL has shown that they can maintain discipline under pressure by giving away only two penalties in their last outing – an aspect that will need to continue if they are to keep NSH at bay.

STL's even-strength play has been particularly strong; scoring all five goals during regular play time reflects well-coordinated lines and effective strategies implemented by head coach Craig Berube.

Looking back further at STL’s performance against Ottawa Senators on March 21 reveals another high-scoring game where they emerged victorious with five goals once again highlighting their offensive prowess. The team’s ability to hit hard (22 hits) while also taking control of puck possession (47 percent faceoff win percentage) was key in overpowering Ottawa despite being outshot.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as evidenced by STL’s loss against Colorado Avalanche on March 20 where despite putting up three goals and winning over half of faceoffs (52 percent), they fell short by one goal indicating that maintaining consistency throughout all three periods is something that needs attention before facing NSH.

With these past performances in mind, it seems clear that if STL can leverage its strengths – efficient shooting, strong faceoff presence, disciplined play – while also tightening up any loose ends from previous games (particularly maintaining intensity throughout), there is every reason to believe that they can come out on top against Nashville Predators.

Fans eager to see whether St. Louis Blues can continue this momentum won't want to miss this matchup scheduled for April 5th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville TN at local time zone CT (Central Time). The action will unfold live starting from ESPN+ or Hulu platforms for those who prefer streaming services over traditional broadcasts.