Will St. Louis Blues Continue Their Home Ice Advantage Against Carolina Hurricanes?

As the St. Louis Blues gear up to face the Carolina Hurricanes, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their home ice advantage at the Enterprise Center. The Blues have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Blues triumphed with a 3-2 victory in overtime. They demonstrated a solid defensive game with 29 hits and an impressive penalty kill that didn't concede any goals despite two powerplay opportunities for the Oilers. The goaltending was also noteworthy, saving 36 out of 38 shots – a save percentage that speaks volumes about their last line of defense.

However, just prior to this win, they faced a tough loss against the San Jose Sharks with a scoreless outcome of 4-0. Despite outshooting the Sharks by fifteen shots and winning faceoffs by sixty-one percent, they were unable to capitalize on these opportunities – something they'll need to address before facing Carolina.

The matchup before that saw them in better form as they secured an emphatic victory over Calgary Flames with five goals scored on nineteen shots – an impressive twenty-six percent shooting accuracy. Their powerplay unit came through by converting one out of three chances while also maintaining discipline by only serving eleven penalty minutes throughout the game.

These performances highlight St. Louis' ability to bounce back from setbacks and adjust strategies effectively mid-season. As they prepare for their next challenge against Carolina Hurricanes at Enterprise Center, it's crucial for them to leverage their strong defensive play and efficient scoring touch showcased in recent games.

Fans can catch all the action live on April 13th via ESPN+ online or BSMW and BSSO television networks as these two teams clash once again on St. Louis' home turf where every check counts and every shot could be decisive.