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The St. Louis Blues (3-3-1) visit the Nashville Predators (2-2-3) as a part of Saturday's NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blues are 10th and the Predators 12th in the Western Conference.
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Blues vs. Predators: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blues' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.57 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 21st |
| Shots | 26.0 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.0 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.50% | 6th |
Predators' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 12th |
| Shots | 24.4 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 26.92% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.36% | 9th |
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Blues vs. Predators Top Players
Blues
- Mason McTavish is one of St. Louis' top contributors this season with eight points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 18.5%.
- Having scored two goals and adding four assists, Connor McMichael is a strong contributor for St. Louis through seven games.
- With six points through seven games (three goals and three assists), Pius Suter has been an important part of St. Louis' offensive attack this season.
- As St. Louis' top goalie, Joel Hofer has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 12 goals with 116 saves.
Predators
- Steven Stamkos has racked up eight points (1.1 per game) for Nashville, with four goals and four assists in seven games (playing 19:40 per game).
- Roman Josi is a leading scorer for Nashville with seven total points this season. He has scored one goal and added six assists in seven games.
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored three goals on the season, chipping in three assists.
- Juuse Saros has a 2-2-2 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 169 saves, and has given up 18 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Blues vs. Predators Injury Report
Blues
Torey Krug: Out (Ankle),
Pavel Buchnevich: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Tyler Tucker: Out (Knee),
Adam Jecho: Out (Personal),
Alexey Toropchenko: Out (Upper Body),
Logan Mailloux: Out (Hand),
Dillon Dubé: Out (Neck)
Predators
William Trudeau: Out (Upper Body),
Mavrik Bourque: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Senators | W 7-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Wild | L 5-4 | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Golden Knights | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/15/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |