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Can the Blues Outshine the Stars at Enterprise Center?

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Dallas Stars at the Enterprise Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of high-scoring performances. The upcoming match, scheduled for December 28th, promises to be an exciting clash in Missouri.


Dec 23, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) is congratulated by left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Blues have shown a remarkable ability to dominate offensively in their last home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. They scored seven goals with a shooting percentage of seventeen percent and won sixty percent of faceoffs, showcasing both sharpshooting and puck control. Their powerplay unit capitalized on half of their opportunities, which could be a critical factor against Dallas.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for St. Louis; they've had some defensive lapses that led to five goals against during even strength play in that same game. This area will need tightening up as they face a Dallas team known for its offensive prowess.


In contrast to their home performance, when playing away against Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, the Blues showed inconsistency. Despite pulling off a win with four goals on seventeen percent shooting against Florida, they struggled in Tampa Bay with only one goal on three percent shooting and losing faceoff battles at forty-two percent.


The venue may play into St. Louis' hands; playing at Enterprise Center has been advantageous before with full attendance backing them up – an aspect that cannot be overlooked when considering team morale and momentum.


Fans can catch this matchup live on BSMW or BSSWX channels or stream it via ESPN+ if they're tuning in nationally. The action kicks off at 1:00 AM UTC (December 28th), so mark your calendars for what is sure to be an enthralling encounter between two competitive teams looking to end the year on a high note.

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