Blues at Predators preview: How to jump-start an offense?

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Blues, after a strong three game winning streak to start the season, have started to falter. Two games, two back to back losses, and one goal. That’s where they’re at now as the pace begins to pick up. Tonight is the team’s first second game of a back to back, and it’s against a team that gives them fits - the Nashville Predators.

The Jets always play the Blues heavy, and it works - St. Louis couldn’t even get a puck past Connor Hellebuyck. The Predators in recent years have also played the Blues well, but the biggest stick in the Blues’ spokes has been Philip Forsberg. That isn’t going to change, nor will the danger coming from Matt Duchene.

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