The NHL matchup on Monday night features the Nashville Predators hosting the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena, with the game scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Currently, the Predators hold an 11th place ranking in the Western Conference with a record of 25 wins, 23 losses, and 6 overtime losses, while the Blues sit in 15th place, recording 20 wins, 26 losses, and 9 overtime losses.
In terms of injury updates, the Predators will be without Nicolas Hague due to a lower body injury, while Nick Blankenburg is listed as day-to-day due to illness. The Blues are also managing injury concerns, with Robert Thomas day-to-day for a lower body issue, and Dylan Holloway sidelined with an ankle injury.
Key players to watch include Ryan O’Reilly of the Blues, who has been prolific with 51 points from 54 games, including 18 goals and 33 assists. For the Predators, goaltender Juuse Saros has faced challenges this season, allowing 123 goals over 42 games, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.04. Conversely, Blues’ Jordan Binnington has made 663 saves but has struggled with a goals-against average of 3.6 and a save percentage of .866, placing him among the lower ranks in the league.
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With both teams vying for standing improvements, this matchup presents an exciting opportunity for both franchises that could have implications for their playoff hopes.