St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Nashville Predators on Feb 02, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 5, Nashville Predators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 5 |
| Nashville Predators score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 4 | 1 | 23:35 | 0.11 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Pavel Buchnevich | L | 2 | 1 | 6 | 17:53 | 0.52 | 2.24 |
| 3rd | Jake Neighbours | L | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.64 | 2.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:53 | STL | Jake Neighbours | Justin Faulk, Tyler Tucker | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:16 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:24 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jake Neighbours, Jordan Kyrou | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:45 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jordan Kyrou, Jake Neighbours | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 03:23 | STL | Philip Broberg | Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 03:55 | STL | Colton Parayko | Jimmy Snuggerud, Philip Broberg | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 11:35 | NSH | Michael McCarron | Michael Bunting, Roman Josi | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 13:49 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Roman Josi, Erik Haula | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 02:02 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Justin Barron, Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 07:14 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Luke Evangelista, Roman Josi | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| 3rd 10:23 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Brady Skjei, Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.41 | 3.27 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.9% | 54.1% |
| Hits | 16 | 15 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 17:53 | 0.52 | 2.24 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.64 | 2.08 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.34 | 1.97 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.15 | 1.34 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.29 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.32 | -0.15 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:35 | 0.11 | 2.71 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.36 | 1.97 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.24 | 1.50 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.07 | 1.44 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.25 | 1.40 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:45 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.38 | 0.69 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:33 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:24 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:13 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:02 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 22 | 28 | 78.6% | -1.55 | L |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | 1.91 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -2.71 |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues 6–5 on Feb 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 3.27 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.41 — St. Louis Blues owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Roman Josi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 4 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Justus Annunen stopped 13 of 13, worth 1.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 6–5 on Feb 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 6, St. Louis Blues 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Roman Josi led all skaters at 2.71, on 0G, 4A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.27 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.41, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 34 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 28. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 22 of 28 (-1.55 goals saved above expected); Justus Annunen stopped 13 of 13 (1.91 goals saved above expected).