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St. Louis Blues Eye Redemption Against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, fans are eager for a glimpse of redemption after a recent string of performances that have left much to be desired. The upcoming game, scheduled for April 6th, is not just another match on the calendar; it's an opportunity for the Blues to prove their mettle and bounce back from their previous encounter with the Sharks.


Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Mike Hoffman (68) shakes hands with his teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

The last time these two teams met on March 31st, it was a night to forget for St. Louis as they were shut out by San Jose with a score of 4-0. Despite firing off an impressive 35 shots on goal and winning 61 percent of faceoffs, the Blues couldn't find the back of the net. The Sharks' goaltender put up an impenetrable wall, saving all shots faced and contributing significantly to his team's victory.


However, looking at St. Louis' performance against other teams provides a glimmer of hope for fans seeking retribution in San Jose. Just two days prior to their defeat by the Sharks, on March 29th, St. Louis showcased their offensive prowess against Calgary Flames with a resounding 5-3 victory at home – scoring five goals from just 19 shots and boasting an impressive shooting percentage of 26 percent.


Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center William Eklund (72) deflects the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) and scores a goal during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

The key takeaway from these past games is inconsistency – both in execution and outcome – which has been plaguing STL this season. To emerge victorious in San Jose, they must harness that same energy displayed against Calgary while tightening up defensively to avoid another shutout scenario.


San Jose will not make this easy; they are coming into this game with confidence following their dominant performance over STL last week and will look to continue capitalizing on any weaknesses shown by their opponents.


Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) skates with the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk (83) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

For fans planning to support STL in this crucial matchup: mark your calendars for April 6th when puck drops at SAP Center in San Jose at precisely 3:00 PM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). You can catch all the action live through various broadcast networks including ESPN+ online or NBCS-CA and BSMW on television.

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