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Matchup: Nashville Predators (16-16-4, 5th in Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (14-16-8, 6th in Central Division)
Time: 7:00 PM CST
Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network South
Radio: 102.5 Games
Betting Odds (via BetMGM): Predators +1.5, Blues -1.5. Over/Under 5.5 goals (-118 for over, -102 for under).
The Nashville Predators have clearly had the upper hand in their two showdowns this season against the St. Louis Blues. On December 11, Nashville dominated with a 7-2 win, highlighted by Steven Stamkos netting four late goals. Then, four days later in St. Louis, Filip Forsberg shone with a hat trick as the Predators secured a 5-2 victory. This contrasts sharply with last season, where Nashville was winless in four attempts against St. Louis.
After a tough start against Central Division rivals (1-5-2), Nashville is working its way back, currently holding a 5-6-2 record within the division. The team looks to be emerging from a slow start, having won 10 of their last 14 games, including a current three-game winning streak—their longest since early March 2025.
A win tonight would mark Nashville’s first winning record since October 25, improving their overall season record to 17-16-4. It would also increase the gap over St. Louis in the standings and bring Nashville within one point of the final wild card spot, held by the Utah Mammoths at 39 points.
Key Predators players Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly are both on impressive point streaks—O’Reilly with 11 points over his recent run and Forsberg scoring in nine straight games, tallying 12 points including a hat trick against St. Louis.
Meanwhile, the Blues have been roughly even over their last six games with a 3-2-1 record. Their recent setback came in a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on December 22 before the league’s break. The offensive efforts are led by Robert Thomas (27 points) and Justin Faulk (20 points), who will look to close the gap with Nashville.
Fan Take: Hockey fans should keep a close eye on this Central Division clash, as Nashville’s resurgence could shift the balance of power in the division. This game not only impacts playoff positioning but also spotlights rising stars whose performances could shape the sport’s competitive landscape moving forward.
