Can the Blues Harness Home Ice Advantage Against the Oilers?

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers at the Enterprise Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of strong performances. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash, with both teams looking to assert dominance on the ice.

The Blues have shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from adversity in their recent games. Despite a tough loss against Tampa Bay Lightning where they were outscored 6-1, they demonstrated resilience by securing a victory over Chicago Blackhawks with an impressive 7-5 scoreline. This win was characterized by a dominant third period where they scored five goals, showcasing their potential for explosive offensive play.

One of the key factors contributing to this turnaround has been effective powerplay execution and goaltending. In their victory against Chicago, St. Louis capitalized on powerplay opportunities by scoring two goals out of four chances and maintained a solid defensive front with crucial saves from their goaltender.

Faceoff performance has also been notable; winning 60 percent against Chicago indicates that when they control faceoffs, it significantly impacts game flow and puck possession in favor of St. Louis.

However, consistency remains an area for improvement as evidenced by fluctuating faceoff win percentages across games and periods of vulnerability that opponents have exploited.

As they gear up for Edmonton Oilers' visit, maintaining discipline will be crucial in avoiding penalties that could shift momentum away from them. The Enterprise Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which often acts as a seventh player on the ice; harnessing this energy will be vital for St. Louis as they aim to secure another home victory.

Fans can catch all the action live on February 16th at 01:00 AM (UTC) through broadcasts available on ESPN+ nationally or BSMW channel 671 locally at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.