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Enterprise Center Showdown: St. Louis Blues Face Off Against Dallas Stars

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Dallas Stars at the Enterprise Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying match-up on November 29th. The Blues have been showing a mixed bag of performances lately, but there's reason to believe they could turn the tide in their favor during this home game.


Nov 9, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich (48) passes the puck against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Florida Panthers on November 26th, the Blues emerged victorious with a score of 5-4 after an intense overtime battle. This win was characterized by a strong offensive display where they managed to net five goals out of 37 shots, translating into a shooting percentage of roughly 14 percent. Their faceoff win rate stood at an impressive 54 percent and they successfully blocked seven shots, showcasing their ability to control both ends of the ice.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for STL; despite winning against Florida Panthers, they gave away nine times and spent eleven minutes in penalties which could have cost them dearly on another night. These are areas that will need tightening up if they're going to overcome Dallas Stars.


The Dallas Stars come into this game as formidable opponents – not least because they've had more rest days than STL who played three games within six days leading up to this encounter. The Stars' fresh legs might give them an edge in terms of speed and stamina as the game wears on.


STL's goaltending has been somewhat inconsistent recently; while there were thirty-three saves made against Florida Panthers which contributed significantly towards that victory, just two days prior against Tampa Bay Lightning saw only twenty-two saves from twenty-six shots – a save percentage that left much room for improvement.


The key for STL lies in capitalizing on even-strength situations where they've shown proficiency by scoring five even-strength goals against Florida Panthers and maintaining discipline to avoid unnecessary penalties which have plagued them across recent games.


Fans should expect STL's top lines to step up once again; their ability to convert opportunities into points will be crucial especially when facing off against a rested team like DAL who will be looking for every chance to exploit any signs of fatigue or lapses in concentration from STL players.


Looking ahead at what is sure going down as one thrilling hockey night at Enterprise Center – fans can catch all action live Monday night starting at 7:00 PM Central Time (CT). The game will be broadcasted nationally via ESPN+ and locally through BSMW channel 671 for home viewers or BSSW channel 676 if you're cheering from Dallas territory.

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