The upcoming NHL matchup between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, March 23, 2025, is set to be a pivotal Central Division clash.
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Team Profiles
Nashville Predators
- Record: 26-35-8 (60 points)
- Road Record: 10-18-3
- Key Players:
- Filip Forsberg: Leading the team with 27 goals and 37 assists, Forsberg remains the Predators’ most consistent offensive weapon.
- Juuse Saros: The goaltender has faced a heavy workload this season, posting a 17-27-6 record with a 2.92 GAA and a .897 save percentage.
- Luke Evangelista: The young forward has been a bright spot, contributing key points in recent games.
- Recent Form: The Predators are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, snapping a four-game losing streak. However, they have struggled on the road, losing seven straight away games against opponents on winning streaks. Nashville has averaged 2.57 goals per game this season while allowing 3.25 goals per game, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
St. Louis Blues
- Record: 36-28-7 (79 points)
- Home Record: 20-11-3
- Key Players:
- Jordan Kyrou: Leading the team with 29 goals and 30 assists, Kyrou has been in excellent form, tallying 10 points in his last five games.
- Robert Thomas: With 39 assists this season, Thomas is a key playmaker for the Blues.
- Joel Hofer: The goaltender has been solid, with a 2.84 GAA and a .910 save percentage, providing stability in net.
- Recent Form: The Blues are riding a five-game winning streak and have gone 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. They have averaged 3.7 goals per game during this stretch while allowing just 2.5 goals per game. St. Louis has been dominant at home, winning six straight games at Enterprise Center.
Head-to-Head
- Previous Meeting: The Blues defeated the Predators 4-1 on March 18, 2025, with Jordan Kyrou scoring twice and Dylan Holloway registering three assists.
- Recent Trends: St. Louis has won seven of their last 10 games against Nashville, including their last three meetings. The Blues have also covered the puck line in each of their last six home games.
Key Factors to Watch
- Offensive Firepower: The Blues’ balanced scoring attack, led by Kyrou and Thomas, will test the Predators’ struggling defense.
- Goaltending Battle: Hofer’s consistency gives St. Louis an edge in net, while Saros will need to deliver a standout performance to keep Nashville competitive.
- Special Teams: St. Louis’ power play is converting at 21.1%, while Nashville’s penalty kill has been solid at 81.6%. The battle of special teams could play a pivotal role in the outcome.
