Novak leads Predators past Blues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tommy Novak scored a goal and added three assists Saturday to lead the Nashville Predators past the St. Louis Blues 6-1. Luke Evangelista had a goal and two assists; Cody Glass and Colton Sissons also scored; and Juuse Saros made 21 saves for the Predators, winners of two of three. Nashville kept its slim playoff hopes alive, now three points behind the Winnipeg Jets for the Western Conference’s second wild-card berth. The Predators have played one fewer game than Winnipeg. “Tonight was a big game for us. Winnipeg won last night, so this was a big one…