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St. Louis Blues Eye Victory in Anaheim Ducks' Pond

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center, fans can expect a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Blues have shown resilience and adaptability in their past performances, which may give them an edge in this upcoming encounter.


Mar 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) looks on during warmups before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the past games data, it's clear that the Blues have been on a rollercoaster ride of results. In their most recent game against the Edmonton Oilers, they secured an overtime win with a powerplay goal contributing to their victory. Their shooting percentage stood out at 10 percent with an impressive 56 percent faceoff win rate, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and control puck possession.


However, this victory followed a shutout loss to the San Jose Sharks where they were unable to convert any of their 35 shots into goals despite winning 61 percent of faceoffs. This inconsistency in scoring is something that will need attention if they are aiming for success against the Ducks.


Mar 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) checks Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones (49) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

The game prior saw a more favorable outcome for St. Louis as they dominated Calgary Flames with five goals from just 19 shots – an exceptional shooting percentage of 26 percent – and once again controlled faceoffs with a win rate of 63 percent.


These statistics highlight two key trends for St. Louis: when they're hot, they're scorching; but there's also potential for cold streaks that could hinder their performance.


Mar 17, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) pressures Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

The venue might influence this matchup as well; playing away from home always presents its challenges but given their recent bounce-back ability after defeat, it's likely we'll see a determined Blues team take to the ice.


Fans can catch all the action between St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks on April 7th at Honda Center via ESPN+ online or BSSC/BSMW/BSSD TV networks starting at 5:00 PM PT (Pacific Time).

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