The Blues fell to Nashville for the fourth time this season, losing 3-1 at Bridgestone Arena.
The Blues registered 42 shots on goal, but picked up just one goal from Chris Porter in the second period. That pulled the Blues to within 2-1 with 15:59 to play, but the club couldn't solve Nashville netminder Pekka Rinne before the Predators added an empty-netter. The team outshot Nashville 19-6 in the third period,
The Blues are 1-2-1 in their last four games and have just five goals in that span. The goal-scorers are Porter, Scott Nichol, Jamie Langenbrunner and Patrik Berglund (2), including one on a penalty shot.
Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak suffered only his second loss in regulation since November, allowing two goals on 36 shots. Mike Fisher and Martin Erat scored before Sergei Kostitsyn added the empty-netter.
The Blues were 0 for 2 on the power play tonight, and they've converted on just two of their last 33 opportunities.
They will be back on the ice Tuesday in Ottawa, playing the second game of a three-game road trip.
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The Blues pulled goalie Jaroslav Halak and the Predators followed with an empty-net goal by Sergei Kostitsyn.
Predators 3, Blues 1 ... with 22 seconds left in regulation.
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The Blues are going on their second power play of the game after a delay-of-game penalty against Nashville's Craig Smith.
Predators 2, Blues 1 ... with 11:11 left in regulation.
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Chris Porter has cut the Blues' deficit in half with his third goal of the season.
Porter stripped Nashville defenseman Roman Josi of the puck in the slot and put a wrist shot past goaltender Pekka Rinne.
The Blues are outshooting the Preds 4-1 in the early part of the third period.
Predators 2, Blues 1 ... with 15:59 left in regulation.
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The Blues and Predators are underway in the third period with the Preds ahead 2-0.
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A scoreless second period keeps Nashville's shutout intact after two periods.
The Blues had only seven shots in the second period and are now being outshot 31-23 through two periods.
The Blues' scoring woes continue, as the offense now has just four goals in the last 11 periods. The four have come from Patrik Berglund (2), Scott Nichol (1), Jamie Langenbrunner (1).
Jaroslav Halak was solid in the second period, stopping 17 Nashville shots. The Predators were 0-1 on the power play in the period and are now 1-2.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... at the 2nd intermission.
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Trying to light a fire under his team, Ryan Reaves dropped the gloves with Brian McGrattan. McGrattan, the larger of the two, had the upper hand in this one.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... with 6:33 left in the 2nd period.
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David Backes crashed the net and ran into Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne, who was a bit shaken up on the play. No penalty.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... with 8:45 left in the 2nd period.
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Predators 2, Blues 0 ... with 10:12 remaining in the 2nd period.
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Nashville is headed on its second power play of the game after a hooking penalty against Scott Nichol. The Predators are 1-1 on the man-advantage after Martin Erat converted on the team's first power play in the opening period.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... with 13:01 left in the 2nd period.
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Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak had a bit of trouble controlling a shot, but as the puck headed for the line, he pulled it out saving a goal.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... with 13:30 left in the 2nd period.
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The Blues and the Predators are underway in the second period, with the Preds leading 2-0.
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The Blues trail Nashville 2-0 after the first period at Bridgestone Arena on goals by Mike Fisher and Martin Erat.
The Blues outshot the Predators 16-14 in the period, but couldn't connect on their chances in front of the net. Kevin Shattenkirk had five of the club's shots in the frame.
Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak, who came into the game with four shutouts in his last seven outings, wasn't sharp on Erat's power-play goal. His glove has not been quick enough at times this season and Erat's 12th goal of the season was an example.
But Halak wasn't the Blues' only weak spot in the first period. Nashville won 79 percent of the face-offs in the first period (11-3).
The Blues were 0-1 on the power play in the first period and have now converted just two of their last 32 chances.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... at the 1st intermission.
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Nashville has grabbed a two-goal lead on Mike Fisher's 15th goal of the season. Fisher took a feed from Sergei Kostitsyn in front of the net and, backing around Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, he put a forehand past Jaroslav Halak.
Predators 2, Blues 0 ... with 7:30 left in the 1st period.
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Martin Erat has put the Predators ahead with a power-play goal. Erat ripped a slap shot over the glove of Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak, who had an open look at the shot.
Predators 1, Blues 0 ... with 13:01 left in the 1st period.
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Nashville will go on the game's first power play after a hooking call against the Blues' David Perron.
Blues 0, Predators 0 ... with 13:32 remaining in the 1st period.
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Jason Arnott (shoulder) will not be in the lineup tonight. He'll be replaced by Chris Porter.
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The Blues and Predators are almost ready to drop the puck at Bridgestone Arena.
