The Nashville Predators host the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 11, the first of four meetings this season. Nashville (11-14-4, 26 points) pulled off a surprising 4-3 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 11. Ryan O'Reilly, who leads the Predators with 22 points, scored the game deciding goal in the shootout.

St. Lois Blues' John Binnington’s fiery reaction after being pulled and his recent struggles have sparked trade talk.

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues face the Chicago Blackhawks in a matchup of Central Division opponents. St. Louis is 11-14-7 overall with a 2-4-0 record in Central Division games. The Blues have a -33 scoring differential, with 81 total goals scored and 114 allowed.

The Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 7-2 at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 11 behind a four-goal performance by Steven Stamkos.

When the Blues play for their teammates, they find success. It was a rallying cry last season as the Blues transformed into the league’s best team for the final two

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues will look to end their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa is 13-10-4 overall and 6-4-2 in home games. The Senators have a 7-3-0 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.

St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko suffers a mysterious off-ice burn injury as questions grow, and the coach doesn't reveal much.

St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn is the latest athlete to receive major backlash following an incident in a game. He is responsible for injuring Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard, and Schenn is hearing it all over social media.