Predators center Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals in win over Blues

NASHVILLE, Tenn (AP) — Steven Stamkos rediscovered his scoring touch with a four-goal outing on Thursday night, and it’s no coincidence that the Nashville Predators’ trajectory is suddenly pointing up.

After a slow start to the season, Stamkos now has eight goals in his past eight outings, which coincides with the Predators going 6-2 over that stretch following a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

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