Can the St. Louis Blues Ride Their Momentum into Winnipeg?

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game on February 28th promises to be a thrilling encounter, and all eyes are on the Blues to see if they can carry their recent success onto enemy ice.

The Blues have been showing formidable strength in their past performances, particularly in their last game against the Edmonton Oilers on February 16th where they secured a commanding 6-3 victory. This win was characterized by an impressive offensive display with a shooting percentage of 20 percent and a power play that capitalized twice out of eight opportunities. The team's ability to convert chances into goals was evident as they scored six times from just 30 shots on goal.

Defensively, the Blues were just as solid, backed by goaltending that saved 35 out of 38 shots – an impressive save percentage that provided the foundation for their win. Their faceoff win percentage stood at a strong 58 percent, indicating control over puck possession which is often critical in setting up plays and maintaining pressure on opponents.

However, it's not all smooth sailing for STL; they faced challenges in their previous encounter with Toronto Maple Leafs on February 14th where they fell short with only one goal from fifteen shots – translating into a mere seven percent shooting accuracy. Despite putting up more hits than Toronto at thirty-eight compared to forty-four respectively, it wasn't enough to secure them victory.

Looking ahead at WPG's recent form provides some insight into what STL might expect. The Jets have shown vulnerability in certain areas which could be exploited by STL’s aggressive play style seen in past games.

The key for STL will be consistency; maintaining their high-energy play and sharpshooting while tightening up any defensive lapses witnessed against Toronto Maple Leafs could very well tilt the scales in their favor when facing WPG.

With this matchup set against the backdrop of Canada Life Centre’s roaring crowd come late February nightfall, it will undoubtedly test STL’s resolve and ability to perform under pressure away from home ice.

Fans eager not to miss this clash can tune into ESPN+ or BSMW channel number 671 for those following from afar as puck drop is scheduled for February 28th at Canada Life Centre – let's see if St. Louis can turn Winnipeg blue!