Stamkos scores twice in 3rd in Predators' 6-5 comeback win over Blues
[February 03, 2026]
By JIM DIAMOND
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored twice in
the third period to help the Nashville Predators rally for a 6-5 victory
over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.
Ryan O’Reilly also scored twice and Michael McCarron and Filip Forsberg
added goals for Nashville. The Predators scored five straight goals to
erase a four-goal deficit and win their second straight. |
Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros, left, guards the net as New York
Islanders forward Ondrej Palat stands in front during the third period
of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP
Photo/John Munson) |
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Earlier Monday, Predators general manger Barry Trotz announced
his impending retirement. Trotz, who succeeded inaugural general
manager David Poile in July of 2023, will stay in the position
until his successor can be hired.
Pavel Buchnevich scored twice and Jake Neighbours, Philip
Broberg, and Colton Parayko also scored for St. Louis, losers of
seven of eight. Joel Hofer made 22 saves, and Jorday Kyrou had
three assists.
Justus Annunen stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Juuse
Saros for Nashville. Saros was lifted at 3:55 of the second
after allowing five goals on 21 shots.
Broberg and Parayko scored 30 seconds apart early in the second
to give the Blues a 5-1 lead.
O’Reilly drew Nashville within one at 2:02 of the third, and
Stamkos tied it at 7:14 when his wraparound attempt deflected
off of Parayko’s skate and into the net.
Stamkos scored the winner with 9:37 to go when he tapped home a
loose puck at the right post.
Nashville captain Roman Josi had a season-high four assists and
Luke Evangelista tied a career high with three.
The victory was the second four-goal comeback in Predators'
history.
Up next
Blues: At Dallas on Wednesday night.
Predators: Host Minnesota on Wednesday night.
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