Filip Forsberg, Luke Evangelista lead Predators to 8 goals, fourth win in a row

Two days after scoring the tying and go-ahead goals 16 seconds apart during the third period of a win against the Calgary Flames, the Nashville Predators scored goals 28 seconds apart in the first period Sunday against the St. Louis Blues.

By the end of the third period the Predators had secured their fourth consecutive victory, 8-3.

The Predators (9-10-0) attacked swiftly again in the second period, scoring three times during the first six minutes, including Spencer Stastney’s first career goal Filip Forsberg and Luke Evangelista each scored two goals for the Predators, who had a season high in that department and had seven-plus goals through two periods for just the third time in franchise history. They also accomplished the feat on Jan. 5, 2007, and March 18, 2006.

Forsberg, Evangelista and Kiefer Sherwood each had three points for the Predators, who had only four held off the scoresheet.

Filip Forsberg stays hot

Forsberg’s 10th goal of the season and fourth in three games put the Predators ahead 1-0 with 13 minutes, 3 seconds left in the first period.

Yakov Trenin’s goal stood up after a review with 12:35 left in the first and made it 2-0.

Evangelista’s second goal of the season and first of two in the game pushed the Predators advantage to 3-0 with 6:07 left in the first.

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The score came 28 seconds after Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon fought Blues captain Brayden Schenn after Schenn’s hard, possibly late hit on Nashville captain Roman Josi.

Pavel Buchnevich's goal with 3:28 left in the first put the Blues on the board.

After Stastney’s goal in the second, Nashville center Ryan O’Reilly, in his first game in St. Louis since he was traded during last season, made it 5-1 Predators with a 5-on-3 goal. He was the captain of the Blues team that won the 2019 Stanley Cup.

Evangelista’s second goal of the game with 14 minutes left in the second pushed it to 6-1. He also had an assist, giving him 12 points this season, tied for second most among rookies.

Forsberg’s 11th goal of the season and fifth in three games gave the Predators a 7-2 lead late in the second.

Sherwood sure good

Sherwood gave the Predators a five-goal lead 7:18 into the third. The reaction was muted because the puck was stuck in the side of the net and nobody was quite sure where it was. It was Sherwood’s third point of the game.

Predators backup goalie Kevin Lankinen made his second start in a week and third of the season. He made 36 saves in his third straight win.

The Blues fell to 10-8-1.

Nashville was coming off a 4-2 victory against the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, which was David Poile Night. The team raised a banner with the former general manager's initials on it into the rafters.

Nashville Predators live score updates, highlights vs. St. Louis Blues

Third period

Final: Predators 8, Blues 3

Kiefer Sherwood puts Predators ahead 8-3

Kiefer Sherwood gave the Predators a five-goal lead 7:18 into the third. The reaction was muted because the puck wss stuck in the side of the net and nobody was quite sure where it was. It was Sherwood's third point of the game and fifth goal of the season.

Neighbors scores for Blues

Jake Neighbours’ goal with 14:37 left in the third pulled the Blues with four, 7-3.

Second period

After 2: Predators 7, Blues 2

Filip Forsberg’s second goal of game gives Predators 7-2 lead

Filip Forsberg’s second goal of the game, 11th of the season and fifth in three games put the Predators ahead by five with 2:31 remaining in the second period.

Robert Thomas’ goal pulls St. Louis to within four

Robert Thomas scored 10:17 into the second period to make it 6-2 Predators.

Luke Evangelista scores again to put Predators up 6-1

Luke Evangelista’s second goal of game puts Predators up 6-1 with 14 minutes left in the second. Philip Tomasino and Alexandre Carrier each earned an assist, Carrier's second of the game and Tomasino's fourth in four games.

Ryan O’Reilly puts Predators ahead 5-1

Ryan O’Reilly’s 5-on-3 goal with 15:14 left in the second on a pass from Filip Forsberg put the Predators ahead 5-1. It was O’Reilly’s 10th goal of the season.

Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney scores first career goal

Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney’s first career goal pushed the Predators lead to 4-1 just 2:45 into the second period and chased Blue goalie Joel Hofer in favor of Jordan Binnington. Luke Evangelista and Kiefer Sherwood each earned an assist, the latter's second of the game.

First period

After 1: Predators 3, Blues 1

St. Louis Blues get on board, pull within 3-1 of Nashville Predators

Pavel Buchnevich's goal with 3:28 left in the first put the Blues on the board, pulling them within two.

Luke Evangelista pushes Predators to 3-0 lead against Blues

Luke Evangelista's second goal of the season, with 6:07 remaining in the first period, gave the Predators a 3-0 lead. Kiefer Sherwood and Alexandre Carrier were credited with assists.

Jeremy Lauzon fights Brayden Schenn after hit on Roman Josi

Jeremy Lauzon jumped over boards to fight Blues captain Brayden Schenn after Schenn’s hard, possibly late hit on Predators captain Roman Josi with 6:35 left in the first. Schenn is injured Predators defenseman Luke Schenn's brother.

Filip Forsberg, Yakov Trenin put Predators up 2-0

Fillip Forsberg’s rebound goal with 13:03 left in the first period gave the Predators a 1-0 lead. It was Forsberg’s 10th goal of the season. Jeremy Lauzon and Gustav Nyquist earned each an assist on the score.

Yakov Trenin was credited with a goal 28 seconds later to make it 2-0. Colton Sissons and Ryan McDonagh assisted on that goal, Trenin's third of the season.

Here is the Predators' lineup today, from team reporter Emma Lingan:

What channel is Predators vs. Blues today?

• TV channel: Bally Sports South

• Stream: Bally Sports app, FUBO (free trial), ESPN+ (nationally, blacked out where Bally Sports South is available)

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Viewers can also stream the game on ESPN+ outside of the Predators' local coverage area, ESPN's subscription streaming service that features more than 1,000 out-of-market games via NHL Power Play as well as exclusively-streamed games throughout the season.

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Predators vs. Blues start time

• Date: Friday, Nov. 24

• Time: 2 p.m. CT

Nashville Predators 2023-24 schedule

All games on Bally Sports South unless listed; All times Central

October

10: at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. — L, 5-3

12: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. — W, 3-0

14: at Boston, 6 p.m. — L, 3-2

17: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. — L, 6-1

19: at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. — W, 4-1

21: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

24: vs. Vancouver, 8:15 p.m. — L 3-2

28: vs. Toronto, 6 p.m. — W 3-2 (OT)

31: at Vancouver, 9 p.m. — L 5-2

November

2: at Seattle, 9 p.m. — L 4-2

4: at Edmonton, 2 p.m. — W 5-2

7: at Calgary, 8 p.m. — L 4-2

9: at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

11: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m. — L 7-5

14: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m. — L 3-2

18: vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. — W 4-2

20: vs. Colorado, 7 p.m.— W 4-3

22: vs. Calgary, 8 p.m. — W 4-2

24: at St. Louis 2 p.m. — W 8-3 (9-10-0)

26: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

28: vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

5: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m.

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m.

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m.

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m.

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m.

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

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