The Nashville Predators (12-15-4), riding high after a dominant 7-2 thrashing of the St. Louis Blues just four days ago, head to Enterprise Center for a quick Central Division rematch on Monday night. The Blues (12-14-7), desperate for redemption after Steven Stamkos’ career-night four-goal explosion exposed their defensive frailties, will lean on Jordan Binnington’s bounce-back and Robert Thomas’ playmaking to even the season series. With St. Louis’ forward group decimated by injuries—including top scorer Jordan Kyrou’s extended absence—this could devolve into a goaltending duel between Juuse Saros and a potentially rotating crease for the Blues. Nashville’s momentum clashes with home desperation in a rivalry that’s seen 9 total goals in their last meeting. Faceoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest (FDSMW), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSO), and ESPN+.
Venue Location
Enterprise Center
1401 Clark Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
The Blues’ home since 2019, this 18,096-seat downtown arena is a house of horrors for Central foes, where St. Louis posts a 6-7-4 home record. The raucous “Gateway to the West” crowd and quick-ice surface amplify physical play, with opponents held to 3.1 goals per game here amid the Arch’s shadow.
Puckdrop: 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. PT)
Broadcast: FDSMW (Blues local), FDSNSO (Predators local), ESPN+ (national streaming)
Injury Report
Injuries ravage the Blues’ attack, sidelining key scorers and forcing lineup shuffles, while Nashville deals with minor depth hits. The official NHL injury report (as of 5 p.m. ET) reveals:
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Reason | Estimated Return |
| Predators | Cole Smith | Day-to-Day | Upper Body | Dec 15 |
| Justin Barron | Out | Lower Body (IR) | Dec 22 | |
| Blues | Dylan Holloway | Day-to-Day | Lower Body (Practice Injury) | Dec 15 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | Out | Leg (IR) | Dec 15 | |
| Nathan Walker | Out | Upper Body (IR) | Feb 2026 (~8 weeks) | |
| Nick Bjugstad | Out | Upper Body | Dec 17 | |
| Jordan Kyrou | Out | Lower Body (IR, Week-to-Week) | Dec 27 | |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | Out | Wrist (IR, Surgery) | Jan 13 (~6 weeks) |
Kyrou’s absence (team-high 12G, 15A) cripples St. Louis’ top line, boosting Pavel Buchnevich’s usage. Holloway’s practice tweak clouds the second line; if out, expect call-ups. For Nashville, Barron’s IR stint thins the blue line, but the core—Stamkos, Forsberg—is intact.
Key Player Matchups
Nashville’s offensive surge meets St. Louis’ injury-thinned D, with the Preds’ power play (19.2%, 15th) targeting the Blues’ middling PK (81.4%, 20th). Expect revenge-fueled intensity after Thursday’s rout.
Steven Stamkos (NSH C) vs. Colton Parayko (STL D)
Stamkos (11G, 14A; fresh off career 4-goal game vs. STL) dominates faceoffs (54.2%) and tips, facing Parayko (4G, 10A; +3, physical shutdown at 1.8 HIT/GP). Edge: Stamkos—his one-timer exploits Parayko’s gaps; Stamkos has 5G in 4 games vs. Blues this season.
Filip Forsberg (NSH LW) vs. Robert Thomas (STL C)
Forsberg (13G, 12A; 25P, team-high) bullies the cycle with shot volume (3.2 SOG/GP), matched against Thomas (8G, 18A; elite passer, 52.1% FO). Edge: Thomas—his vision sets up Buchnevich; Thomas is +8 in last 10 vs. NSH, but Forsberg’s physicality (1.4 HIT/GP) disrupts.
Pavel Buchnevich (STL RW) vs. Roman Josi (NSH D)
Buchnevich (10G, 16A; stepping up sans Kyrou) snipes on the rush (12.5% S%), facing Josi (5G, 20A; +5, offensive dynamo from blue line). Edge: Josi—his 25:12 TOI/G neutralizes wings; Josi has 3A in last 2 vs. STL.
Juuse Saros (NSH G) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL G)
Saros (11-10-3, 2.98 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Binnington (7-8-5, 3.12 GAA, .895 SV%; shelled for 7 vs. NSH last week). Edge: Saros—his .925 SV% in divisional starts; Binnington faces 30.4 SOG/GP lately.
Bonus Prop Watch: Stamkos Over 0.5 Goals (+150) and Thomas Over 0.5 Assists (-130) have cashed in 65% of recent rivalry games.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away | Division | Conference | Streak |
| Predators | 12-15-4 | 6-8-2 Home / 6-7-2 Away | 6th Central | 12th West | W1 |
| Blues | 12-14-7 | 6-7-4 Home / 6-7-3 Away | 5th Central | 11th West | L1 |
Nashville ranks 18th in GF/GP (2.94) but 25th in GA (3.42). St. Louis is 22nd offensively (2.85 GF/GP) and 16th defensively (3.15 GA/GP), hampered by injuries.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are middling, but Nashville’s blowout win masks defensive lapses (3.8 GA last five). Blues’ losses tie to forward depth, averaging 2.4 GF in defeats.
Nashville Predators Last 5 Games (3-2-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Dec 11 | vs. STL | W 7-2 | Stamkos: 4G; 4/6 PP |
| Dec 8 | @ COL | L 3-4 OT | Forsberg: 1G, 1A; 29 SOG |
| Dec 6 | vs. VAN | W 4-3 | Josi: 2A; Saros: 28 SV |
| Dec 4 | @ MIN | W 5-2 | Evangelista: 2G |
| Dec 2 | vs. DAL | L 2-3 | Saros: 31 SV; Low-event |
St. Louis Blues Last 5 Games (2-3-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Dec 11 | @ NSH | L 2-7 | Thomas: 1G, 1A; Binnington: 15 SV |
| Dec 8 | vs. WPG | W 3-2 SO | Buchnevich: GWG; 2/3 PK |
| Dec 6 | @ DET | L 1-4 | 24 SOG; Defensive collapse |
| Dec 4 | vs. CBJ | W 4-1 | Thomas: 2A; Hofer: 22 SV |
| Dec 2 | @ CHI | L 3-5 | Kyrou: 1G (pre-injury) |
Averages: Predators 4.0 GF/GP (last five), Blues 3.0 GA/GP at home.
Series History
All-time, St. Louis leads 132-102-26 (55.6% win rate), including a 4-2 playoff series win in 2017. Since 2020, Blues are 9-6-1 vs. Nashville.
This season: Predators lead 1-0
Dec 11, 2025: Predators 7-2 (Stamkos: 4G; blowout at Bridgestone)
Blues were 4-1-0 in last five prior, but Nashville snaps that. Home games at Enterprise: Blues 5-2-1 last eight vs. Preds. Series averages 5.8 goals (Over in 4 of 5).
Betting Trends
Key Trends:
Predators: 10-16-5 ATS overall; 6-7-2 SU away; Over in 17/31 (55%); 3-7 SU last 10 vs. STL (pre-Dec 11).
Blues: 13-17-3 ATS; 6-7-4 SU home; Under in 3-1 last 4 H2H; 4-1 SU last 5 vs. NSH (pre-loss).
Head-to-Head: Over in 7-1 combined last 8; Blues 2-0 SU home since 2025.
Game Odds
Nashville Predators 5.5
St. Louis Blues – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, December 14, 2025
