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Blues Set to Conquer the Canadiens' Stronghold at Bell Centre

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens at the iconic Bell Centre on February 11, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of high-scoring games and solidify their position in the standings.


Nov 4, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (26) takes a shot against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

The Blues have shown a remarkable ability to find the back of the net, as evidenced by their explosive third period against Chicago where they scored five goals. This offensive prowess was further highlighted by a 17 percent shooting success rate and an impressive power play performance, scoring two goals from four opportunities.


Despite this scoring capability, faceoffs remain an area for potential improvement. The Blues won 60 percent of faceoffs in their game against Chicago but saw that number dip in subsequent matches. Maintaining control from faceoff wins will be crucial against Montreal.


Nov 4, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) skates against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, St. Louis has been robust with goaltending proving reliable; saves percentages have consistently been on point across different strengths—power play, shorthanded, and even strength situations—showing versatility and resilience under pressure.


The upcoming match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams bring unique strengths onto the ice. The Blues will need to leverage their offensive momentum while shoring up any defensive vulnerabilities exposed in past games.


Nov 4, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) checks Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or BSMW channel 671 for those following away from home. The puck drops at 18:00 UTC on February 11th – don't miss it!

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