Blues Beat Devils, Blackhawks Edge Predators

Blues forward Patrik Berglund is not at full strength. Not just yet. The New Jersey Devils might not be convinced.

Berglund scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Ty Rattie netted his first NHL goal to lead St. Louis to a 5-2 win over the Devils on Tuesday night.

Scottie Upshall and David Backes also scored for St. Louis, which converted on its first two power-play attempts. The Blues won in regulation for the first time since Dec. 22.

St. Louis also won its fifth in a row against New Jersey, which lost for the fourth time in five games.

"I'm almost there," Berglund said. "Not all the way, but pretty close."

Berglund returned to the lineup Jan. 2 after missing the first 40 games of the season with a shoulder injury. He underwent surgery in late August.

It was the 10th multigoal game of Berglund's career and first since April 3 last season.

Brian Elliott made 22 saves and earned his second successive win after taking over for Jake Allen, who is out with a knee injury.

Elliott, who improved to 7-4-4, is happy to see Berglund back in the lineup and contributing on a regular basis.

Blackhawks 3, Predators 2

It was a very happy birthday for Marian Hossa. Quite a day for Andrew Shaw and Chicago coach Joel Quenneville, too.

Hossa assisted on both of Shaw's goals and the Blackhawks celebrated Quenneville's new contract with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night for their eighth consecutive victory.

Brent Seabrook also scored for Chicago, which was without Artem Anisimov after the center got sick right before the game. Corey Crawford made 41 saves in his 24th win of the season.

"Everyone's playing well together as a team," Crawford said. "Making the right plays. We're not making too many mistakes out there in all three zones. I think our team is very well-rounded right now."

The Blackhawks closed out a perfect four-game homestand hours after they announced a three-year extension with Quenneville that runs through the 2019-20 season. Quenneville, the only active coach with three Stanley Cup titles, also moved into a tie with Al Arbour for second on the NHL list with his 782nd victory, trailing only Scotty Bowman (1,244).

"It's been a special place here in Chicago for us," Quenneville said. "We've had a lot of success. Great group, right on through from Rocky (owner Rocky Wirtz) on down through the organization. It's been eight great years."

Nashville has lost four in a row and six of seven, falling off the pace in the tough Central Division. Mike Ribeiro and Filip Forsberg scored, and Pekka Rinne made 20 stops.

Tuesday, January 12 Scoreboard

NY Islanders 5, Columbus 2

Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2 (OT)

St. Louis 5, New Jersey 2

Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2

San Jose 4, Winnipeg 1

Chicago 3, Nashville 2

Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 0

Arizona 4, Edmonton 3 (OT)

Wednesday, January 13 Schedule (All Times Central)

Columbus at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Boston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Florida at Calgary, , 8:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Anaheim, 9 p.m.