Forsberg helps Predators beat Blues 5-2 to end skid
Nashville scored on a penalty shot and while short-handed as it earned its first win in four games.
Nashville ended its three-game winless stretch with a 5-2 victory over St. Louis at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Oct. 17. Filip Forsberg contributed a goal and an assist, while Juuse Saros stopped 24 shots.
Philip Broberg put the Blues in front at 6:21 of the opening period. Jonathan Marchessault answered on a penalty shot at 8:40 after Jordan Binnington was penalized for throwing his stick. Forsberg then scored at 12:22 to give Nashville the lead.
Adam Edstrom extended the advantage with a short-handed goal at 7:05 of the second period. Jimmy Snuggerud responded on a St. Louis power play 31 seconds later, leaving the Blues one goal behind entering the third.
Ryan O’Reilly scored at 2:50 of the final period and Jack Drury added Nashville’s fifth at 8:14. Binnington finished with 19 saves.
