The Nashville Predators took on the St. Louis Blues in an early game today. Both teams were jostling for position in the Central and urgently wanted a win, but only one could take it.
The Preds got out to a strong start, getting some early chances and drawing a penalty as Mackenzie MacEachern was called for roughing Nick Cousins. However, the Blues got their first shot on goal of the game shorthanded, and although the Preds’ power play had some looks they were unable to score.
Ryan Johansen took the next penalty moments later, hauling Ryan O’Reilly down to the ice and giving the Blues a chance of their own with the skater advantage.