Enterprise Center Showdown: St. Louis Blues Face Columbus Blue Jackets

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Enterprise Center, fans can anticipate an exciting NHL matchup. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 31st, will be a test of resilience and strategy for the home team.

The Blues have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent performances. In their last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, they managed to secure a victory with a strong third period, scoring five goals and winning 7-5 despite being outshot. This win showcased their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities with an impressive shooting percentage of 17 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for the Blues as evidenced by their previous games. They secured another win against the Florida Panthers with four goals on just 24 shots – again demonstrating efficiency in front of goal – but faced a tough loss against Tampa Bay Lightning where they only managed one goal from 29 shots and conceded six.

The trend suggests that while St. Louis can be lethal when converting chances, there is room for improvement in maintaining defensive solidity and puck possession as indicated by faceoff statistics and penalty minutes.

Looking ahead to facing Columbus at home provides an opportunity for St. Louis to leverage their high shooting percentage while addressing areas such as faceoff wins where they've shown inconsistency.

Fans attending or tuning in should expect an energetic contest where every shot could be critical to securing two points on home ice.

For those eager to catch this clash live or from comfort of their homes, tune into ESPN+ nationally or BSOH (channel 660) and BSMW (channel 671) locally on January 31st at Enterprise Center located at 1401 Clark Avenue in St. Louis Missouri; zip code:63103.