In an exciting matchup on Friday night, the St. Louis Blues triumphed over the Nashville Predators with a decisive 7-4 victory. Robert Thomas was the standout player, netting two goals, while Jordan Kyrou contributed with a goal and an assist. The Blues' offense was further bolstered by Cam Fowler, who added a goal and two assists, and other contributors like Zack Bolduc, Philip Broberg, and Colton Parayko, who also found the back of the net. Dylan Holloway assisted on two goals, showcasing the team's strong collaborative effort.
The Predators struggled defensively, with Juuse Saros being pulled from the game after allowing five goals on just 15 shots. Nashville's offense included goals from Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, each contributing a goal and an assist, while Mark Jankowski and Nick Blankenburg added to the scoreline. The game saw Thomas open the scoring early, and he later scored on a power play, further solidifying his role as a key player for the Blues.
Key moments included Fowler's slap shot that gave St. Louis a 4-2 lead, marking his first goal of the season since being acquired from Anaheim. Notably, Thomas has been on a scoring spree, accumulating 18 points over his last 12 games. The Blues are looking to maintain their momentum as they prepare to host the Buffalo Sabres, while the Predators will aim to bounce back in their upcoming game against Winnipeg.