NHL: St. Louis 3, Nashville 1

Brad Boyes, David Backes and Paul Kariya all scored for the Blues and T.J.
Oshie had two assists, helping St. Louis to its fourth win in five games.

Mason's bid for a shutout was spoiled by Dave Scatchard's first goal of the season, coming with 6:35 to play in the third period.

Pekka Rinnie took the loss despite making 35 saves.

Nashville had won three of its previous four meetings with the Blues.

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