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St. Louis Blues Set to Cool Off Calgary Flames at Home Ice Advantage

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to host the Calgary Flames at the Enterprise Center, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying match-up in the heart of St. Louis. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 14th, is a key fixture for both teams as they look to assert their dominance in this season's NHL lineup.


Dec 5, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (27) and fans celebrate after a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

Recent Trends and Performance


The St. Louis Blues have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both resilience and areas needing improvement. In their last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, despite a strong defensive effort that limited their opponents to just two goals, the Blues fell short by one goal, highlighting their struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities.


However, looking back at another recent performance against the Anaheim Ducks reveals a different side of the team – one that can unleash an offensive onslaught and dominate play. In that particular encounter, the Blues managed to net six goals while conceding only two, showcasing their potential when everything clicks into place.


Dec 5, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) warms up before a game against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead: Strategies and Key Battles


Against Calgary Flames, a team known for its aggressive playstyle and tactical prowess, St. Louis will need to leverage its home ice advantage fully. The Enterprise Center has been a fortress for them on numerous occasions and playing in front of a supportive crowd could provide that extra boost needed.


Key battles will likely occur in midfield transitions where both teams excel at converting defense into rapid offensive plays. Special teams could also play a pivotal role; powerplay opportunities need to be capitalized on if given chances due to penalties from either side.


Dec 5, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

For fans attending or tuning into this highly anticipated match-up on ESPN+ or FDSMW networks at 8:00 PM local time on January 14th from Enterprise Center in St.Louis MO., expect an intense battle as both teams vie not just for victory but momentum going forward into the season.


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