Thomas, Saad spark Blues in 5-2 win over Predators


              St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours (63) chases after a loose puck as Nashville Predators' Matt Duchene (95) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Alexey Toropchenko (13) passes around Nashville Predators' Nino Niederreiter (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (18) scores past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and Alexandre Carrier (45) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              Nashville Predators' Nino Niederreiter (22) collideds with St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours (63) reaches for a loose puck as Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and Matt Duchene (95) watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad, right, celebrates after scoring past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn, center, is congratulated by Niko Mikkola (77) and Jake Neighbours (63) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Blues' Alexey Toropchenko (13) scores past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) as Predators' Ryan Johansen (92) and Dante Fabbro (57) defend during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Thomas, Saad spark Blues in 5-2 win over Predators