Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues live updates, lineup, how to watch

The Nashville Predators take on the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on October 17, with tip-off at 7 p.m. CT on The Spot Nashville 28. The Predators have suffered three consecutive losses, including a shootout defeat to the San Jose Sharks on October 15. Steven Stamkos managed to earn a point with a late-game goal, but Macklin Celebrini secured the victory in a shootout for the Sharks.

Standing at seventh place in the Central Division with 7 points, the Predators trail Chicago Blackhawks by just one point. On the other hand, the Blues are also tied for seventh with 7 points, following a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild on the same day. Mason McTavish, who was traded from Anaheim Ducks, is the leading goal scorer for the Blues with 5 goals and 3 assists.

The goaltending situation is uncertain, with Juuse Saros starting all games for the Predators except one, while Justus Annunen has been brought back from the injured reserve list on October 15. Annunen might get his first start for Nashville, assuming Saros provides a solid backup. The Blues will likely depend on either Jordan Binnington or Joel Hofer as their goalies.