Blues/Kings

The Blues meet up with the Kings in LA on Wednesday. This is the third meeting between the two clubs, with the Blues up 2-0. LA is off a pair of wins, and veteran Kopitar is defying age as their leading offensive threat. Shut him down and there goes a good part of the offense, as the Kings goals/game is 22nd in the league (2.44). Their goals against is worse, at 2.67, and they are now missing two key defensemen. Goalie Petersen has not hit his stride with a below average .895 save %.

The Blues have started strongly this season. Their unbeaten streak was broken, but they are now 2-0 again. They are scoring very well (4.14 GA), and have the second best PP this year. The Blues defense is tough to play against, and they are also 2nd in the NHL in PK. Goalie Binnington has steadily improved this season and now sports a save % of .926.

Of note, both these two teams are missing key players due to Covid protocol.

One of these two teams will go 3-0 on Wednesday. My bet is that it will be the Blues. Take the Blues to win outright.