friday’s nhl playoff game

Blues 3, Predators 2

ST. LOUIS

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 3:51 left to give the St. Louis Blues a victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference semifinal series. Jori Lehtera also scored for the Blues, and Jake Allen stopped 22 shots — including 14 in the third period. Ryan Ellis had a goal and an assist and James Neal also scored for the Predators, who had their franchise-high five-game postseason winning streak snapped. Pekka Rinne finished with 17 saves. Game 3 is Sunday at Nashville, Tennessee. Tarasenko’s game-winner came on lucky bounce. It was the first lead for St. Louis in 116:09 of the series.

Associated Press