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(NHL) Chicago vs. St. Louis,
Money Line: 105.00 Chicago (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 105.00 Chicago (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: The St. Louis Blues opened the season 4-0-0 but a two-city trip to Florida put a halt to the team's fast start, with losses to the Panthers (5-2) and Lightning (2-1). The Blues are back in St. Louis tonight for a game with the 4-1-1 Blackhawks, before playing three of their next four on the road. Chicago is off to a solid start and this contest is the first of four road games the Blackhawks will play in the team's remaining six games in October.
Chicago: The Blackhawks are expected to welcome the return of forward Nick Schmaltz from a four-game absence due to a head injury. Meanwhile, Brandon Saad has welcomed his second stint in Chicago with open arms, following up his season-opening hat trick with five more points - including his team-leading sixth goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over Nashville. He has impressively netted the game-winning tally in all four Chicago victories this season. He's been the team's co-MVP, along with goalie Corey Crawford, who has allowed just one goal in four of his five starts this season, improving his save percentage to a spectacular .960 (he owns a 1.39 GAA).
St. Louis: Like Chicago, St. Louis is also set to welcome the return of a key player, as Alex Steen could provide a spark after the team's 'lost' two-game venture to the Sunshine State. "He looked good," St. Louis head coach Mike Yeo said of Steen, who has been sidelined since breaking his hand in the preseason. "He's obviously a big part of our group, a big part of the leadership and then you think about all the intangibles that he brings, special teams, leadership, offensively, defensively, he's a key guy for us, so we're anxious to get him back." Yeo will decide on Steen's availability following Wednesday's morning skate. Vladimir Tarasenko scored his team-leading fourth goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Lightning and joins Jaden Schwartz with points in five of six games this season. Captain Alex Pietrangelo has matched Schwartz with a team-leading eight points (two goals, six assists) in six games this season.
The pick: The Blues recorded at least a point in four of six games (3-2-1) last season versus the Blackhawks plus thwarted 15 of 17 short-handed attempts. However, I will back the red-hot Murray (see stats above) over Jake Allen, who comes in 3-2-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .917 SP. Make Chicago a 10* play.
Chicago: The Blackhawks are expected to welcome the return of forward Nick Schmaltz from a four-game absence due to a head injury. Meanwhile, Brandon Saad has welcomed his second stint in Chicago with open arms, following up his season-opening hat trick with five more points - including his team-leading sixth goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over Nashville. He has impressively netted the game-winning tally in all four Chicago victories this season. He's been the team's co-MVP, along with goalie Corey Crawford, who has allowed just one goal in four of his five starts this season, improving his save percentage to a spectacular .960 (he owns a 1.39 GAA).
St. Louis: Like Chicago, St. Louis is also set to welcome the return of a key player, as Alex Steen could provide a spark after the team's 'lost' two-game venture to the Sunshine State. "He looked good," St. Louis head coach Mike Yeo said of Steen, who has been sidelined since breaking his hand in the preseason. "He's obviously a big part of our group, a big part of the leadership and then you think about all the intangibles that he brings, special teams, leadership, offensively, defensively, he's a key guy for us, so we're anxious to get him back." Yeo will decide on Steen's availability following Wednesday's morning skate. Vladimir Tarasenko scored his team-leading fourth goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Lightning and joins Jaden Schwartz with points in five of six games this season. Captain Alex Pietrangelo has matched Schwartz with a team-leading eight points (two goals, six assists) in six games this season.
The pick: The Blues recorded at least a point in four of six games (3-2-1) last season versus the Blackhawks plus thwarted 15 of 17 short-handed attempts. However, I will back the red-hot Murray (see stats above) over Jake Allen, who comes in 3-2-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .917 SP. Make Chicago a 10* play.
