St. Louis Blues Power Play Decisive in Victory Over Ducks
The St. Louis Blues, with a record of 45-22-10, faced off against the Anaheim Ducks, standing at 30-37-10, in a game that ended with a score of 4-2 in favor of the home team. The Blues added two points to their tally, while the Ducks left without any additions to their season total.
The match at the Enterprise Center saw the St. Louis Blues come out strong despite not scoring in the first period. The second period brought more action as they managed to net one goal and set up an intense final stretch. In an impressive third-period performance, the Blues scored three times to secure their victory over the Ducks.
A key factor contributing to this win was St. Louis's power play efficiency; they capitalized on three out of six opportunities which proved crucial in overcoming Anaheim's defense. The home team demonstrated superior puck control throughout the game by winning 67 percent of faceoffs and blocking 14 shots from reaching their netminder.
On defense, goaltending was paramount for both teams with each goalie facing significant pressure throughout all periods. The Blues' goalie made a total of 26 saves against 28 shots on goal by Anaheim's offense – maintaining a perfect save percentage during power plays and shorthanded situations alike.
Anaheim struggled on special teams; failing to convert on two power play chances and only managing to win 33 percent of faceoffs during those moments could have been decisive for them turning around this encounter.
As for individual performances from St. Louis players, eight assists were recorded alongside four goals which contributed significantly towards achieving twelve points overall for team members involved in scoring plays – highlighting effective teamwork and passing precision that ultimately dismantled Anaheim’s strategies.
Looking ahead after this successful outing at home ice, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as St. Louis Blues are scheduled to host Colorado Avalanche at Enterprise Center on March 20th at 7:00 PM CT (Central Time). This upcoming game will be available for viewing across various networks including ESPN+ online as well as ALT2 and BSMW television broadcasts.