# Nashville Predators Win Big Over Blues

> Nashville Predators end three-game losing streak with 5-2 win over St. Louis Blues.
- Title: Nashville Predators Win Big Over Blues | Shortify
- Summary: Nashville Predators end three-game losing streak with 5-2 win over St. Louis Blues. Nashville Predators beat St. Louis Blues 5-2 to close homestand with…
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- Source: Nashville Predators On SI — https://si.com/nhl/predators/onsi/news/nashville-closes-homestand-with-big-win-over-central-division-foe
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:35:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nashville predators, st. louis blues, central division, nhl, bridgestone arena, power play, penalty shot, sports
## Nashville Predators Win
Nashville Predators (3-2-3) snapped three-game losing streak with 5-2 Central Division win over St. Louis Blues (3-4-1).
## Predators Outshot
Predators were outshot and gave up five power-play opportunities but closed homestand with crucial win.
## Andrew Brunette's View
Brunette said process early wasn't towards game plan but third period showed leadership to grab win.

> Well, we liked the result, the process early on wasn't towards the game plan
## Blues Take Early Lead
St. Louis took lead after five minutes with Mason McTavish pass to Philip Broberg.
## Penalty Shot Goal
Jonathan Marchessault scored on penalty shot for second goal of season and first successful Nashville penalty shot.

> Marchessault deked Binnington at 8:40 for his second goal of the season and the first successful Nashville penalty shot
## Stamkos and Forsberg Goal
Stamkos and Forsberg combined for goal to give Nashville 2-1 lead at 12:22.
## Shorthanded Goal
Edström and Josi scored shorthanded goal to give Nashville 3-1 lead.

> Adam Edström and Roman Josi got the Predators on a shorthanded breakaway
## Blues Equalize
Blues scored to make it 3-2 with Jimmy Snuggerud goal.
## Nashville Extend Lead
Nashville extended lead to 4-2 with Ryan O'Reilly goal at 2:50.
## Nashville Next Game
Predators get four days off before road games starting Thursday, Oct. 22.
## Key takeaway

Nashville Predators beat St. Louis Blues 5-2 to close homestand with crucial win.