Vladimir Tarasenko completed a hat trick by scoring 16 seconds into overtime, and the St. Louis Blues held off the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Sunday, stretching their winning streak to a season-best six games.

Tarasenko skated around three Predators and across the slot before beating goalie Juuse Saros stick-side for both the victory and his 22nd goal this season.

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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzerland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Vladimir Tarasenko completed a hat trick by scoring 16 seconds into overtime, and the St. Louis Blues held off the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Sunday, stretching their winning streak to a season-best six games.
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Jake Allen made 40 saves in his first appearance since Jan. 17 as the Blues took their second game in as many days from Nashville, following up a 3-2 win in St. Louis on Saturday.
Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) controls the puck in front of St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

The Blues have won seven of their last eight, pushing themselves into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Nashville, which came in one point behind Winnipeg for the Central Division lead, had won six straight in this series on home ice, outscoring the Blues 26-8 with a couple of shutouts.
Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) and right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Cody McLeod, the bruising forward the Predators brought back in a trade just Wednesday, went to the box for roughing at 2:35 of the second. Johansen had the puck on a short-handed chance in the slot but chose to pass rather than shoot. His pass was broken up, and the Blues went the other way. Pietrangelo beat Saros with a snap shot that hit off the left post and in 19 seconds into the man advantage.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Blues is Joel Edmundson (6). (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

NOTES: Tarasenko matched his career-high point streak, stretching his current streak to eight straight. ... Ellis notched his 200th career NHL point with an assist on Arvidsson's goal.
St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon circles in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Predators: Host Detroit on Tuesday night.
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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzerland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Vladimir Tarasenko completed a hat trick by scoring 16 seconds into overtime, and the St. Louis Blues held off the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Sunday, stretching their winning streak to a season-best six games.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Jake Allen made 40 saves in his first appearance since Jan. 17 as the Blues took their second game in as many days from Nashville, following up a 3-2 win in St. Louis on Saturday.

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) controls the puck in front of St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

The Blues have won seven of their last eight, pushing themselves into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Nashville, which came in one point behind Winnipeg for the Central Division lead, had won six straight in this series on home ice, outscoring the Blues 26-8 with a couple of shutouts.

Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) and right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Cody McLeod, the bruising forward the Predators brought back in a trade just Wednesday, went to the box for roughing at 2:35 of the second. Johansen had the puck on a short-handed chance in the slot but chose to pass rather than shoot. His pass was broken up, and the Blues went the other way. Pietrangelo beat Saros with a snap shot that hit off the left post and in 19 seconds into the man advantage.

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Blues is Joel Edmundson (6). (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

NOTES: Tarasenko matched his career-high point streak, stretching his current streak to eight straight. ... Ellis notched his 200th career NHL point with an assist on Arvidsson's goal.

St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon circles in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Predators: Host Detroit on Tuesday night.

Alex Pietrangelo and Tyler Bozak each scored a goal. Ryan O'Reilly and Jay Bouwmeester had two assists apiece for the Blues.

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzerland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzerland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Jake Allen made 40 saves in his first appearance since Jan. 17 as the Blues took their second game in as many days from Nashville, following up a 3-2 win in St. Louis on Saturday.

Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals, giving him an NHL-best 15 since Jan. 1. Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg also scored, and Ryan Johansen and Ryan Ellis had two assists each.

Nashville had tied it with a pair of goals over the first 6:10 of the third period, and it was Tarasenko who put the Blues ahead. He got the benefit of a bounce to beat Saros at 7:06 for a 4-3 lead. Forsberg tied it up for Nashville at 12:53, and Tarasenko, who nearly scored within the final 80 seconds of regulation, could not be stopped in overtime.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

The Blues have won seven of their last eight, pushing themselves into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Nashville, which came in one point behind Winnipeg for the Central Division lead, had won six straight in this series on home ice, outscoring the Blues 26-8 with a couple of shutouts.

Now the Blues are 3-1 this season against the Predators ahead of the final game between the teams Feb. 26 in St. Louis.

The Blues followed the same formula as Saturday's game back in St. Louis, scoring first and jumping out ahead. After a scoreless first period, St. Louis took a 3-1 lead after the teams combined for four goals over the span of less than three minutes early in the second.

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) controls the puck in front of St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) controls the puck in front of St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Cody McLeod, the bruising forward the Predators brought back in a trade just Wednesday, went to the box for roughing at 2:35 of the second. Johansen had the puck on a short-handed chance in the slot but chose to pass rather than shoot. His pass was broken up, and the Blues went the other way. Pietrangelo beat Saros with a snap shot that hit off the left post and in 19 seconds into the man advantage.

Tarasenko made it 2-0 beating Saros glove-side at 4:41, and Arvidsson finally put Nashville on the board with his 23rd this season, tapping the puck into an open net with Allen at the far post at 5:06.

Then Bozak capped the wild scoring spree at 5:51, sending a backhander over Saros' stick and giving the Blues a 3-1 lead.

Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) and right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) and right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

NOTES: Tarasenko matched his career-high point streak, stretching his current streak to eight straight. ... Ellis notched his 200th career NHL point with an assist on Arvidsson's goal.

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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Blues is Joel Edmundson (6). (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Blues is Joel Edmundson (6). (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

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St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon circles in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon circles in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, of Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)