Stamkos and Snuggerud Trade Power-Play Goals in 1-1 Deadlock

Saturday’s first period ended 1-1, with both teams putting 9 shots on goal and converting once on the power play. Steven Stamkos (1G, 1P, 3 SOG, +0, 1 PPG) scored for Nashville, while Jimmy Snuggerud (1G, 1P, 2 SOG, +0, 1 PPG) answered for St. Louis; Mavrik Bourque and Filip Forsberg, and Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas, each recorded an assist for their respective teams. Juuse Saros and Joel Hofer each made 8 saves on 9 shots for an .889 save percentage. Nashville brings a 7-4-5 record, a No. 17 power-index ranking and a three-game winning streak, while St. Louis is 7-7-2, ranked No. 22 and on a two-game skid. The Blues have the physical edge so far with 10 hits to Nashville’s 6, led by Pius Suter’s 3 hits and 2 shots on goal.