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Blues to Battle Predators in Music City Showdown at Bridgestone Arena

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Blues have been showcasing a robust performance in their recent games, with a notable victory over the Minnesota Wild that went into overtime, ending with a score of 5-4. This win was characterized by an impressive offensive display and resilience, as they managed to secure two points in each of the first three periods and one in overtime.


Feb 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends the net from St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

The team's shooting accuracy has been commendable; they scored five goals from 27 shots, translating to an eighteen percent shooting percentage against the Wild. Their faceoff win rate stood at fifty-five percent, which is above average and could be crucial in gaining possession against the Predators.


Defensively, goaltending has been solid for St. Louis with thirty saves on thirty-four shots for a perfect save percentage during their last game. However, it's worth noting that powerplay opportunities were not fully capitalized upon – no goals were scored from two powerplay chances.


Feb 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead to their encounter with Nashville, maintaining this level of performance will be key for St. Louis Blues if they wish to continue their winning ways. The team should focus on exploiting powerplays more effectively while continuing their strong even-strength play.


Fans can catch all the action on April 4th when these two teams clash at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville; puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 Central Time Zone (CT). The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and Hulu networks.


Feb 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) is awarded a penalty shot after being taken down by Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports
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