Nashville Predators Face Carolina Hurricanes in Final Season Match

The Nashville Predators are set to face the St. Louis Blues for the final time this season, needing a win to avoid playoff elimination, as they currently trail the Blues 3-0 in their season series. Juuse Saros will start in goal for Nashville, while Joel Hofer will be in net for St. Louis. In their previous game, the Predators lost 4-1 against the Blues, and they aim to improve their recent form, which stands at 5-4-1 over their last ten games. Meanwhile, the Blues hold a narrow lead for the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, making this matchup crucial for both teams. Nashville's recent struggles have raised concerns about their playoff prospects, particularly after a tough loss to St. Louis just days prior. The game will take place at Bridgestone Arena, where the Predators hope to leverage home-ice advantage to turn their fortunes around.