Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Nashville Predators are now critically far from the wild-card zone and seem to be winding down their regular season campaign. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues are pushing hard to break into the top eight of the Western Conference. They have found their rhythm and are closing in on a playoff spot.
Nashville Predators
The Predators have suffered back-to-back defeats, scoring just one goal across those games. Their offence is struggling—top scorer Filip Forsberg has netted only three goals in his last eight outings, while Steven Stamkos has been invisible in recent losses to the Anaheim Ducks (1:2) and the Los Angeles Kings (0:1 OT). Defensively, things aren’t any better. Roman Josi, the team’s leader in ice time and most productive defenceman (9+29), is sidelined.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues are in excellent form, losing just once in regulation over their last six games. During this run, they have scored 22 goals (3.66 per game). Jordan Kyrou has been a standout performer, registering two hat-tricks—three assists against the Anaheim Ducks (7:3) and three goals against the Minnesota Wild (5:1). Defensively, the Blues have also stepped up, conceding just three goals in their last two games, while goaltenders Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington have combined for a 93.2% save percentage.
Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
The St. Louis Blues come into this fixture in far better form—strong defensively and clinical in attack. The Nashville Predators’ struggles in front of goal, coupled with their defensive issues, make them vulnerable. Earlier this season, the Blues comfortably defeated the Predators (7:4), and a similar outcome is expected here. They should claim the win, whether in regulation or beyond.
