NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Jimmy Snuggerud scored for St. Louis, but the Blues lost 3–1 to the Nashville Predators on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. It was the Blues’ third consecutive loss.

Joel Hofer stopped 26 shots for St. Louis. Steven Stamkos and Roman Josi helped Nashville win its fourth straight game.

The Blues dropped to 7–8–2. Nashville has now won both meetings this season, including a 5–2 victory at the same arena on Oct. 17.

St. Louis entered Saturday off a 5–4 overtime loss in New Jersey, where it erased a three-goal deficit. This time, the Blues managed just one goal.