As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match. The game, scheduled for January 18th at 9:00 PM EST, will be available for viewing on ESPN+, Utah16, and FDSMW networks.

Nov 7, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (77) fights Utah Hockey Club defenseman Maveric Lamoureux (10) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Recent Performance Trends

The St. Louis Blues have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both moments of brilliance and areas needing improvement. In their last three games, they've secured one win against the Anaheim Ducks with a commanding performance that saw them net six goals while conceding only two. This victory was a showcase of their offensive capabilities and resilience on defense.

However, this win was sandwiched between two losses against the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets where they struggled to find consistency. Against the Flames, despite a strong defensive effort that limited their opponents to just two goals, they were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities - ultimately falling short by one goal. Similarly, against the Blue Jackets, despite outshooting their opponents 32-30 and maintaining a slight edge in faceoff wins (53 percent), they once again found themselves on the losing end with a narrow margin.

Nov 7, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Key Factors for Upcoming Game

One area where St. Louis has excelled is in even-strength play; this was evident when they outscored Anaheim six goals to two during even-strength situations. However, powerplay opportunities have not been fully capitalized upon as seen in these matches - something that could prove crucial against Utah Hockey Club.

Defensively speaking, goaltending has been solid with saves percentages consistently at or near 100 percent across these games indicating that goaltending is not an issue but rather capitalizing on scoring opportunities seems to be where improvements are needed.

Nov 7, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Utah Hockey Club center Logan Cooley (92) attempts to screen St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

The venue could also play a significant role; playing away at Delta Center presents its challenges including altitude considerations which can affect player stamina and performance over time.

As we look forward to this matchup between St. Louis Blues and Utah Hockey Club fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice leveraging their strengths while addressing areas needing improvement from past performances.

Don't forget to tune into ESPN+, Utah16 or FDSMW networks come January 18th at 9:00 PM EST from Delta Center in Salt Lake City for what promises to be an exciting game! Share this article with fellow fans eager for insights into what could unfold during this anticipated showdown.

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