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Stamkos scores twice in 3rd in Predators' 6-5 comeback win over Blues

Steven Stamkos' goal completes Predators' comeback win

Ryan O’Reilly also scored twice and Michael McCarron and Filip Forsberg added goals for Nashville. The Predators scored five straight goals to erase a four-goal deficit and win their second straight.

Earlier Monday, Predators general manger Barry Trotz announced his impending retirement. Trotz, who succeeded inaugural general manager David Poile in July of 2023, will stay in the position until his successor can be hired.

Pavel Buchnevich scored twice and Jake Neighbours, Philip Broberg, and Colton Parayko also scored for St. Louis, losers of seven of eight. Joel Hofer made 22 saves, and Jorday Kyrou had three assists.

Justus Annunen stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Juuse Saros for Nashville. Saros was lifted at 3:55 of the second after allowing five goals on 21 shots.

Broberg and Parayko scored 30 seconds apart early in the second to give the Blues a 5-1 lead.

O’Reilly drew Nashville within one at 2:02 of the third, and Stamkos tied it at 7:14 when his wraparound attempt deflected off of Parayko’s skate and into the net.

Stamkos scored the winner with 9:37 to go when he tapped home a loose puck at the right post.

Nashville captain Roman Josi had a season-high four assists and Luke Evangelista tied a career high with three.

The victory was the second four-goal comeback in Predators' history.

Up next Blues: At Dallas on Wednesday night.

Predators: Host Minnesota on Wednesday night.

Regular Season Series

NSH wins series 3-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 4:53 Jake Neighbours Goal (14) Tip-In, assists: Justin Faulk (17), Tyler Tucker (9)
Goal 1st Period 9:16 Ryan O'Reilly Goal (19) Tip-In, assists: Filip Forsberg (22), Roman Josi (24)
Goal 1st Period 14:24 Pavel Buchnevich Goal (10) Wrist Shot, assists: Jake Neighbours (10), Jordan Kyrou (16)
Goal 2nd Period 0:45 Pavel Buchnevich Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Jordan Kyrou (17), Jake Neighbours (11)
Goal 2nd Period 3:23 Philip Broberg Goal (3) Slap Shot, assists: Jordan Kyrou (18), Pavel Buchnevich (22)
Goal 2nd Period 3:55 Colton Parayko Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Jimmy Snuggerud (13), Philip Broberg (15)
Goal 2nd Period 11:35 Michael McCarron Goal (4) Tip-In, assists: Michael Bunting (18), Roman Josi (25)
Goal 2nd Period 13:49 Filip Forsberg Goal (23) Wrist Shot, assists: Roman Josi (26), Erik Haula (19)
Goal 3rd Period 2:02 Ryan O'Reilly Goal (20) Wrist Shot, assists: Justin Barron (5), Luke Evangelista (32)
Goal 3rd Period 7:14 Steven Stamkos Goal (26) Wrap-around, assists: Luke Evangelista (33), Roman Josi (27)
Goal 3rd Period 10:23 Steven Stamkos Goal (27) Poke, assists: Brady Skjei (16), Luke Evangelista (34)

Statistics

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10 Blocked Shots 11
16 Hits 15
8 Takeaways 4
34 Shots 28
1 Power Play Goals 1
2 Power Play Opportunities 2
50.0 Power Play Percentage 50.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
28 Faceoffs Won 33
45.9 Faceoff Win Percent 54.1
16 Giveaways 14
2 Total Penalties 2
4 Penalty Minutes 4
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Oskar Sundqvist, C Day-To-Day Feb 27
Jordan Binnington, G Injured Reserve Feb 26
Robert Thomas, C Injured Reserve Feb 25

Game Information

Bridgestone Arena

Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 17,159 | Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 38 10 85 9
Minnesota 35 14 80 10
Dallas 35 14 79 9
Utah 30 24 64 4
Nashville 27 24 61 7
Winnipeg 23 26 54 8
Chicago 22 27 53 9
St. Louis 21 28 51 9
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