Game Notes: Oct. 13 vs. Minnesota

Matchup

What to Watch

Alexander Steen has gone crazy in this series. Through his first 11 career games against the Wild, Steen posted a goal and an assist. Over his last 16, he has produced 4 goals and 14 assists, including points in seven straight (2 goals, 7 assists). Since the beginning of 2015, only Jamie Benn (11) has more points against the Wild than Steen. Fans may also want to keep an eye on Colton Parayko, who led the Blues with four points (2 goals, 2 assists) through last season's October home schedule.

Milestones

No pre-determined milestones on the list tonight but again, watch for Steen. His 147 goals are just two goals short of Doug Gilmour (149) on the career goals register. In addition, after last night's three-point performance, Paul Stastny is just two points shy of 100 for his Blues career. And, David Perron is two points shy of 200 for his Blues career.

Quick Hits

• Last season, the Blues were 8-4-0 in the second game of a back-to-back set
• St. Louis was 19-7-3 (.707) vs. the Central Division last year which was their second-best single-season Division mark since 1994
• The Blues ranked 13th overall with a 24-13-4 home record last season which included 4-0-1 mark in October
• During Ken Hitchcock's tenure (since Nov. 8, 2011), the Blues have posted the second best home win percentage overall (121-47-16, .701) (1. CHI, 117-41-23, .710)
• Jake Allen is 2-1-0 with a 1.97 GAA and a .934 sv% in his last 3 starts vs. the Wild while Carter Hutton is 2-0-1 with a 1.98 GAA and a .936 sv% in 3 career starts

Blues in the Community

Fans can stop by Section 114 at tonight's game to purchase limited edition Opening Night pucks, which are wrapped and autographed by members of the Blues. Pucks are available for $40 until they're gone.