3 Takeaways from colossal letdown in Nashville

Feb 2, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) blocks the shot of Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesThe St. Louis Blues were on their way to a smooth sailing 5-1 victory at the beginning of the second period. Then, the unimaginable happened, and after the Nashville Predators swapped goaltenders, the Blues would lose this game 6-5.

This was a collosal and utterly embarrassing letdown. Let's get into this.

What happened?

This is on the minds of just about everyone who calls themselves a Blues fan, follower, or admirer.…