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Can the St. Louis Blues Ride Their Offensive Wave Against New York Islanders?

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the New York Islanders at the Enterprise Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role in the outcome. The Blues have been showcasing an impressive offensive performance in their past games, which could be pivotal when they face off against the Islanders.


Dec 23, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Montreal Canadiens, the Blues dominated with a 7-2 victory, displaying an exceptional shooting percentage of 19 percent and capitalizing on power plays by scoring three goals out of five opportunities. This offensive prowess was complemented by solid goaltending that boasted a save percentage of 100 percent with only two goals allowed.


The previous encounter with Buffalo Sabres also ended favorably for the Blues with a narrower margin of 3-1. Despite having fewer shots on goal than in their game against Montreal, they maintained efficiency with a shooting percentage of 12 percent and once again excelled in netminding by saving all but one shot.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for St. Louis; they faced defeat at home against Columbus Blue Jackets where they were unable to score despite taking 21 shots on goal and winning over half of their faceoffs. This shutout loss serves as a reminder that consistency will be key if they wish to continue their winning ways.


The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption at home ice where fan support can provide an additional boost to sustain momentum from previous victories while learning from setbacks like that against Columbus.


Fans should look forward to seeing if St. Louis can maintain its high-energy offense and whether its goaltenders can continue providing reliable backstopping – two factors that will be crucial in determining whether they can secure another win at Enterprise Center.


Mark your calendars for February 23rd at 7:00 PM Central Time as this thrilling encounter unfolds live on ESPN+ nationally or BSMW channel 671 locally for those cheering from home or anywhere else within reach of broadcast networks MSGSN2 channel 635-2 away locale coverage.

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