Blues Look to Bounce Back Against Predators
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{ "title": "Blues Look to Bounce Back Against Predators", "article": "After a humiliating 7-2 loss to the Nashville Predators last Thursday, the St. Louis Blues are seeking redemption in a rematch on Monday night. The Blues had a chance to regroup and refocus over the weekend, but their Central Division rivals, the Predators, suffered a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. In the previous meeting, the Predators' Steven Stamkos scored four goals, while Filip Forsberg, Michael Bunting, and former Blue Ryan O'Reilly also found the back of the net. However, the Blues are determined to turn things around, thanks in part to their improved physicality and team toughness, which they showcased in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. \"We kind of played some Blues hockey and stuck with it,\" said defenseman Logan Mailloux. \"Team toughness makes us hard to play against, and that's what we want to be.\" Blues coach Jim Montgomery echoed Mailloux's sentiments, praising the team's efforts to defend harder and play tougher around the net. Goalie Jordan Binnington, who allowed six goals in two periods against Nashville, was replaced by Joel Hofer in the third period, and Hofer delivered a winning performance against the Blackhawks. The Blues will need a strong effort from their goaltenders, as they face a Predators team that is struggling to get more from its veteran forwards. Nashville coach Andrew Brunette was pleased with his team's showing against the Avalanche, but the Predators still need to find a way to get more production from their stars. The Blues, meanwhile, are looking to improve their NHL-worst goal differential of minus-34. The Predators have the third-worst goal differential at minus-22."
