Tkachuk scores twice on power play for Blues

AP

Keith Tkachuk scored two of St. Louis' four power-play goals, leading the Blues to a 5-2 season-opening victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.

 

Blues rebuilding, again, without Johnson

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McDonald scores again, Blues beat Thrashers 4-1

St. Louis center Andy McDonald finished the preseason with an NHL-best 13 points, scoring his fourth goal and adding an assist to help the Blues beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-1 on Saturday night.