St. Louis loses at home in opener

ST. LOUIS -- Randy Robitaille had a goal and two assists, and starting goalie Chris Mason stopped 16 of 17 shots Wednesday night to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues in the exhibition opener for both teams.

Scott Hartnell and Ryan Suter each had a goal and an assist for Nashville. Shea Weber also scored for the Predators.

Mike Sillinger scored twice for St. Louis, Jamal Mayers added a goal and new captain Dallas Drake finished with two assists.

Defenseman Eric Brewer, who was traded to St. Louis as part of the Chris Pronger trade with Edmonton, was a late scratch with a groin injury.

New St. Louis goalie Patrick Lalime made his debut, making 12 saves on 14 shots in just over 30 minutes. Lalime was replaced by Reinhard Divis, who allowed two goals on the first four shots he faced.

Lalime gave up his first goal 4:50 in when Weber beat him from the right circle. After St. Louis tied it 1-1, Hartnell gave the Predators the lead again on another one-timer.