Blues Vs. Predators: Jaroslav Halak Shines In 3-2 Shootout Victory
The St. Louis Blues finally have a win in Bridgestone Arena thanks to an excellent performance by Jaroslav Halak.
| Final - 2.23.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Stories
Blues Win Possible Playoff Preview With Predators
Blues win hard fought game that might preview the first round of the playoffs against Nashville 3-2 in shootout.
Blues 3, Predators 2: St. Louis wins in a shootout
The win widens the Blues' lead over the Preds for 4th place in the West to four points, with each team having 21 games remaining.
Blues @ Predators 2nd Period Game Thread
Time for fresh ice!
Road Music: 02/23 @ Nashville Predators
The Blues go to Smashville to kill two birds with one stone: overcome a division nemesis and also to rebound after a loss to Boston. Tall order, but definitely doable.
St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators preview: Playoff Prelude?
The Nashville Predators meet up again with the St. Louis Blues tonight at Bridgestone Arena, in a matchup which, for now, looks like a 1st-round playoff preview.
Blues Say Goodbye To St. Louis, Hello To Six-Game Road Trip
The Blues embark on an 11-day, six-game road trip that will cover nearly 9,000 miles.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nashville | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, St Louis Goal - Chris Stewart (13), from Jason Arnott and Kris Russell at 4:13. Penalties - David Perron, St. Louis (Interference on goalkeeper), 1:18. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Nashville Goal - Roman Josi (3), from Brandon Yip and Matt Halischuk at 2:53. 3, Nashville Goal - Colin Wilson (13), from Jordin Tootoo and Nick Spaling at 12:52. 4, St Louis Goal - Vladimir Sobotka (4), from David Perron and Patrik Berglund at 13:26. Penalties - Hal Gill, Nashville (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 9:26. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
| : scores () : scores () : scores () : scores () |
Shots on Goal:
St. Louis 13 + 5 + 3 + 3 = 24.
Nashville 6 + 11 + 10 + 0 = 27.
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 0-1. Nashville 0-1.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 2-27-.926. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-24-.917.
Referees: Chris Rooney, Ian Walsh
Linesmen: Jonny Murray, Vaughan Rody
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 0-1. Nashville 0-1.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 2-27-.926. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-24-.917.
Referees: Chris Rooney, Ian Walsh
Linesmen: Jonny Murray, Vaughan Rody
