BLUESIt was a thrilling night at Enterprise Center last time the St. Louis Blues took on the Chicago Blackhawks at home. The Blues came out on top in the Oct. 30 matchup, winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Torey Krug with 13 minutes left in regulation.
The Blues will need that type of energy in the clutch again on Saturday, looking to bounce back from a disappointing 7-4 loss to New Jersey on Thursday night.
Taking a 3-2 lead into the third period, the Blues lost some of their composure and gave up five goals - two empty-netters - in the third as the game slipped away.
"We can't let that happen," said Brayden Schenn of the blown lead. "There's too many chances we give up, we're not tight enough defensively to close the game out. Obviously way too loose, and that's what happens. Teams are good, players are good with a lot of skill, and they're gonna find ways to score if you're not gonna tighten up defensively."
Schenn had two goals in the loss, bringing his season total to 12 alongside his 11 assists in 29 games played. Klim Kostin and Justin Faulk also added goals, with Krug recording two assists.
After Saturday's matchup, the team will hit the road for a four-game trip, which includes stops in Ottawa, Montreal and Philadelphia. The trip will provide a good chance for the Blues to regain their footing and build some road momentum as the second half of the year gets underway.
The Blues go into Saturday's game with a record of 26-14-5, worth 57 points and fourth place in the Central Division.
