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St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings: Top Performers to Watch Out For

The upcoming game between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings is set to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been performing well in their previous games, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from both teams based on their statistics from the past three games.


Jan 28, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) and St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) battle during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

For the St. Louis Blues, defenseman Nick Leddy has been a standout player. In the last three games, Leddy has shown his defensive prowess with solid performances. He has recorded no goals or assists but has made an impact with his shots on goal and hits. Leddy's time on ice has also been impressive, averaging over 25 minutes per game.


Another player to watch out for is forward Jake Neighbours. Although he hasn't scored any goals in the past three games, Neighbours has been active on the ice with three shots on goal and a takeaway. His plus-minus rating of -1 indicates that he has been involved in both offensive and defensive plays.


Jan 28, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) battles Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (78) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Goaltender Jordan Binnington has also played a crucial role in the Blues' recent performances. With 32 saves and a save percentage of 100 percent in one of the previous games, Binnington has proven himself as a reliable last line of defense for his team.


On the other side, the Los Angeles Kings have their own set of top performers. Forward Anze Kopitar has been leading by example with one goal and two assists in the past three games. His shooting percentage of 33 percent shows his accuracy when taking shots on goal.


Jan 28, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Trevor Moore (12) pressures St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (26) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Defenseman Brandt Clarke has also made an impact with one goal and zero assists in one of the previous games. Despite playing fewer minutes than some of his teammates, Clarke's offensive contributions have not gone unnoticed.


In goal, Cam Talbot has been solid for the Kings. With 22 saves and a save percentage of 100 percent in one of the previous games, Talbot has shown his ability to make crucial stops and keep his team in the game.


Based on the statistics from the past three games, it is clear that both teams have players who can make a significant impact on the upcoming game. The St. Louis Blues will rely on Nick Leddy's defensive skills, Jake Neighbours' offensive contributions, and Jordan Binnington's goaltending abilities. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings will look to Anze Kopitar's playmaking abilities, Brandt Clarke's offensive prowess, and Cam Talbot's goaltending expertise.


The upcoming game between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings is scheduled for March 13th at 23:30 UTC. Fans can catch all the action on TNT, Max (Internet), and BSW (TV). With these top performers on both teams, it promises to be an exciting matchup that fans won't want to miss.

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