Matching trajectories lead to Blues, Predators matchup

The St. Louis Blues host the Nashville Predators on Thursday in a battle of two Central Division clubs trying to get into the playoff picture.

The Predators are a point ahead of the Blues in the standings, though the teams are both still outside of the top three places in the division, as well asthe Western Conference wild-card positions. The first two meetings of the season were split on home ice -- the Predators won 6-