Predators Beat Blues 3-1 for Fourth Straight Win
Nashville extended its winning streak to four games with a 3-1 victory over St. Louis at Bridgestone Arena.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hockey
The Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in a matinee game. The win extends Nashville's current winning streak to four straight games and moves its record to 8-4-5.
Why it matters
The victory lifts Nashville to 8-4-5 while St. Louis falls to 7-8-2, a result that helps Nashville build momentum as the season moves forward. The win also came with the Predators' penalty kill ending a streak of 20 consecutive kills.
Juuse Saros made 23 saves for Nashville, and Steven Stamkos's goal was his 10th of the season, while Nashville's 20-kill penalty-kill streak ended when St. Louis scored. Saros earned his fifth win of the season, though the source does not detail how these figures compare to league averages.
The players
Nashville Predators
The National Hockey League franchise based in Nashville, Tennessee, which plays its home games at Bridgestone Arena.
St. Louis Blues
The National Hockey League franchise based in St. Louis, Missouri, which lost the game 3-1 to Nashville.
Steven Stamkos
A veteran NHL center who scored a Nashville goal in the win over St. Louis.
Juuse Saros
The Nashville Predators goaltender who made 23 saves in the win over St. Louis.
The details
Ross Colton scored at 9:02 of the second period after Nashville carried the puck into the St. Louis zone, and Steven Stamkos tallied on a rebound after Roman Josi's shot was blocked. Nick Perbix added an empty-net goal after St. Louis pulled goaltender Hofer in the final two minutes.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Nashville defeats St. Louis 3-1 in a matinee game at Bridgestone Arena.
Tuesday: Nashville begins a five-game west coast road trip against the Los Angeles Kings.
Season Trajectory
The four-game winning streak moves Nashville to 8-4-5 this season, a stretch that could influence its standing in the Western Conference as the season progresses. The source does not provide league standings or playoff projections to fully place the result.
Nashville's 20-kill penalty-kill streak ended with the Blues goal, which affects how special-teams performance is viewed heading into the team's road trip. Fantasy managers tracking Saros's fifth win and Stamkos's 10th goal will want to note these totals as the Predators head west.
The takeaway
Nashville's ability to win a close game after a 22-15 shot advantage through two periods suggests the team is converting pressure into results during its streak. Watching how the Predators handle five games on the road will show whether this form holds.
What happens next
Nashville begins a five-game west coast road trip against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Further reading
Follow more Predators coverage for context on the team's season and upcoming road trip.
