Will the St. Louis Blues Ride Their Winning Wave Against Colorado Avalanche?

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Enterprise Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on home ice. The upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams bring their A-game.

The Blues have been showing a strong performance in recent games, with two consecutive wins under their belt. In their last game against the Dallas Stars, they secured a 2-1 victory, showcasing solid defense and goaltending by saving 39 out of 40 shots – an impressive save percentage that speaks volumes about their defensive prowess.

Their offensive game has also been noteworthy; in the game prior against the Chicago Blackhawks, they erupted for seven goals on 42 shots, demonstrating an explosive attack that overwhelmed Chicago's defenses. This victory was marked by a remarkable third period where they scored five times, indicating that they have the stamina and strategy to dominate late in the game.

However, it's not just about scoring; faceoffs are crucial for maintaining possession and control of the puck. The Blues won over half of their faceoffs in these past games (55 percent against Dallas and 60 percent versus Chicago), which could be pivotal in gaining an edge over Colorado.

Special teams play will also be critical – while powerplay opportunities were capitalized upon against Chicago with two goals from four chances, there is room for improvement as no powerplay goals were scored during four opportunities against Dallas.

Looking at these trends and statistics paints a picture of a team that is finding its rhythm both offensively and defensively as they head into this matchup with confidence.

Fans can catch all the action live on December 30th at Enterprise Center or tune into ESPN+ nationally or BSMW locally for broadcast coverage starting at 1:00 AM UTC (7:00 PM Central Time).