The Predators carry a one-goal lead and a seven-shot edge into the third period.
At the second-period intermission Saturday, Nashville leads St. Louis 2-1 and has outshot the Blues 22-15. Steven Stamkos has a goal, including one on the power play, five shots and a 0 plus/minus; Ross Colton has a goal, two shots and +1, while Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg each have an assist and two shots. Jimmy Snuggerud has St. Louis’ power-play goal, three shots and one hit, as the Blues lead the hit count 23-11. Juuse Saros has stopped 14 of 15 shots (.933 save percentage), while Joel Hofer has made 20 saves on 22 shots (.909).
Key Performers
Steven Stamkos (NSH): 1 goal, 1 PPG, 5 SOG, 0 plus/minus Jimmy Snuggerud (STL): 1 goal, 1 PPG, 3 SOG, 1 hit Saros (NSH): 14/15 saves, .933; Hofer (STL): 20/22, .909