Forsberg's Big Night Leads Predators to Victory

The Nashville Predators showcased their prowess against the St. Louis Blues, with Filip Forsberg leading the charge.

Forsberg's Stellar Performance

• Three goals scored by Forsberg, marking his first hat trick of the season and the 11th of his NHL career.
• Eight points in his last five games, demonstrating his recent hot streak.
• Coach Andrew Brunette commended Forsberg, stating he set the tone for the team from the outset.

Predators' Dominant Start

• Quick start with Forsberg scoring just 27 seconds into the game.
• Michael Bunting and Reid Schaefer also contributed goals.
• Roman Josi and Ryan O'Reilly each recorded two assists.
• Juuse Saros made 20 saves in the win.
• Forsberg noted the team played well, especially after scoring the first goal.

Blues' Struggles

• Dalibor Dvorsky scored twice for St. Louis but couldn't secure a win.
• Coach Jim Montgomery highlighted Dvorsky's performance but emphasized the need for improvement in game starts.
• Dvorsky agreed, stating the team needs to find a way to recover when falling behind.

Recent Predators' Success

• 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games.
• 7-2 victory over the Blues in their last meeting.
• Forsberg sealed the 5-2 win with an empty-net goal in the third period.
• Coach Brunette mentioned the team lost some momentum but played well in the first period and halfway through the second.

Injury Updates

• Dylan Holloway (Blues forward) will miss six weeks due to a right ankle injury.
• Alexey Toropchenko (Blues forward) returned after missing seven games due to burns on his legs from a home accident. He recorded one shot in 15:27 of ice time.