Josi shines in Predators win over Blues, 6-2

Jim Diamond, The Associated Press

NASHVILLE — Roman Josi provided a goal and three points on Thursday, guiding the Nashville Predators to a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Michael McCarron, Zach Sanford, Tanner Jeannot, Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund scored the other goals for the Predators, which ended a five-game losing streak.

Filip Forsberg and Matt Duchene each had three assists.

Juuse Saros made 33 saves, seeing himself beaten by Robert Thomas and Brayden Schenn.

Thomas Greiss has blocked 35 shots for the Blues, who have lost their last three meetings.

Scored in the third period, Josi’s goal was the first conceded by the Blues shorthanded this season, in 13 occasions.

The Blues will host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.