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Blues Set to Battle Jets at Canada Life Centre

As the St. Louis Blues gear up for their next challenge against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their recent momentum. The Blues have shown a mix of performances in their last three games, with a powerful win against the Oilers (6 points), a tough loss to the Maple Leafs (1 point), and an impressive victory over the Canadiens (7 points).


Nov 7, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Winnipeg Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) controls the puck against St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The game against Edmonton showcased St. Louis's offensive prowess, netting six goals on 30 shots for an impressive shooting percentage of 20 percent and dominating faceoffs with a 58 percent win rate. Their powerplay was effective, capitalizing on two out of eight opportunities.


However, consistency remains an issue as seen in their subsequent game in Toronto where they managed only one goal from 15 shots and struggled in faceoffs with just a 41 percent success rate. The team's resilience was tested again when they bounced back strongly against Montreal, hammering seven goals from 36 shots and achieving a shooting percentage close to 19 percent.


Nov 7, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

One area that has been consistently strong is goaltending; even during losses, save percentages have remained high indicating solid performances between the pipes.


As they head into Winnipeg's territory, maintaining discipline will be crucial since penalties have varied across games—ranging from four minutes against Toronto to a hefty thirty-eight minutes versus Montreal.


Nov 7, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on ice. Fans can catch all the action live on February 28th at Canada Life Centre or tune into ESPN+ nationally or BSMW channel 671 for away coverage starting at 01:00 AM UTC.

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