Can the St. Louis Blues Paint a Victory at PPG Paints Arena?

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum into this challenging away game.

The Blues have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings. In their latest match against the Colorado Avalanche, despite a strong defensive performance with 100 percent save rate and an even-strength goal advantage, they fell short by one point in a closely contested game. Their shooting percentage was low at three percent, indicating that creating high-quality scoring opportunities could be an area for improvement.

However, looking back at the previous game against the Dallas Stars, there's reason for optimism as they secured a win with two goals on thirty shots and an impressive goaltending display saving 39 out of 40 shots – showcasing both offensive efficiency and defensive solidity.

The most striking performance came from their encounter with the Chicago Blackhawks where they rampaged to seven points from forty-two shots – an explosive seventeen percent shooting success rate – while also maintaining discipline with only two penalties.

As we approach this upcoming clash on December 31st at PPG Paints Arena, it's clear that consistency will be key for the Blues. They'll need to replicate their offensive prowess displayed against Chicago while tightening up any loose ends that surfaced in subsequent games.

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ nationally or BSMW channel 671 locally as well as SportsNet PT channel 659 for home viewers when these two teams take to the ice in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.