Takeaways From Predators’ 5-2 Win Over Blues

The Nashville Predators ended a three-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues on October 18, 2026. Philip Broberg gave the Blues an early lead before Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was penalized for throwing his equipment, granting Jonathan Marchessault a successful penalty shot. Nashville then took control with subsequent goals from Filip Forsberg, Adam Edstrom, Ryan O'Reilly, and Jack Drury, while Jimmy Snuggerud scored the only other goal for St. Louis.

Edstrom's shorthanded tally proved crucial to Nashville's momentum, drawing praise from head coach Andrew Brunette following Edstrom's earlier acquisition from the New York Rangers. Forsberg's goal marked his first of the season after seven scoreless appearances. The victory moved the Predators into sixth place in the Central Division as they prepared for a road trip against the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins.