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Enterprise Center: St. Louis Blues to Tangle with Seattle Kraken

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Seattle Kraken at the Enterprise Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Blues have had a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.


Jan 26, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) scores a goal past Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Blues emerged victorious with a 3-2 win after an intense overtime battle. Their performance was marked by a solid 56 percent faceoff win percentage and a powerplay goal out of four opportunities, reflecting an effective special teams play. However, they also gave away eight times and incurred four penalties, which could have been costly on another night.


The previous match saw less fortune for the Blues as they were shut out by the San Jose Sharks with a score of 4-0. Despite winning 61 percent of faceoffs and firing off 35 shots on goal, they failed to convert any chances into scores—a stark reminder that possession doesn't always translate into points on the board.


Jan 26, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) and Seattle Kraken defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) play the puck during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

However, redemption came against the Calgary Flames where St. Louis notched up an impressive five goals from just 19 shots—a remarkable shooting percentage of 26 percent—securing them a comfortable victory with five points to Calgary's three.


Looking ahead at their clash with Seattle Kraken, it's clear that maintaining high faceoff win percentages will be crucial for controlling play and generating scoring opportunities—something that has been consistent in past games regardless of outcome.


Jan 26, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) blocks a goal shot by the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

The Enterprise Center will undoubtedly be buzzing with anticipation as fans rally behind their team in hopes of another home victory. With recent performances showing both grit and scoring prowess when it matters most, this matchup is poised to be an exciting spectacle.


Fans can catch all the action live on April 14th at Enterprise Center or tune into TNT or Max networks for television and internet broadcasts respectively starting from 17:00 UTC (12:00 PM Central Time).

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