The Blues rallied from a 3-1 third period deficit in Game 1 but ultimately fell when veteran Vernon Fiddler scored the game-winning goal with just over five minutes remaining in regulation. The Blues scored a pair of third period goals for the first time in the 2017 postseason in Game 1 and held a 3-2 edge in 5-on-5 scoring. The Blues have won six of their last eight home games against the Predators and have a 2-1 record in their last three Game 2s. St. Louis has also gone 2-1 in their last three series in which they lost Game 1.
What to Watch
Colton Parayko was a monster for the Blues in Game 1. The second-year pro scored his second goal of the postseason while recording 12 total shot attempts, including five on goal. Parayko also tallied a plus-3 rating for the second consecutive game. For his career, Parayko has accumulated 43 points (nine goals, 34 assists) and a plus-18 rating in 93 games at Scottrade Center (reg. + postseason).
Quick Hits
The Blues delivered a postseason-high 36 hits in Game 1, including 10 from Ryan Reaves
Jake Allen allowed just two even-strength goals in Game 1, maintaining the third-best even-strength save percentage (.960) this postseason
Jaden Schwartz has 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) and a plus-16 rating over his last 25 games (reg. + postseason)
This day in history:
1970 Jacques Plante led Blues to 5-0 victory over Penguins in Game 5 of Western Division Semi-Finals recording his 14th and final career playoff shutout. Frank St Marseille recorded a hat trick for St Louis.
1992 Sergei Federov scores 1st OT playoff goal to be awarded after video review in Red Wings 1-0 win over North Stars tying the series at 3 games each.
2009 Sergei Fedorov, at age 39, becomes oldest player to score Game 7 game-winning goal in playoffs in Capitals 2-1 win over Rangers.
2009 In one of the most stunning finishes in Stanley Cup Playoff history, the Carolina Hurricanes rally to win after trailing New Jersey 3-2 with less than 90 seconds remaining in the third period of Game 7 in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series.
