The St. Louis Blues are on a three-game stinker, with a couple of really good opponents coming up this week. If they do not get right with a win against Carolina on Tuesday night, they are in serious trouble.
Looking back at this three-game losing streak, as well as many of the losses they suffered this season, there is a bunch of similar issues shown. Hot starts are flushed down the toilet with an embarrassing middle period that really sets the tone for the conclusion of hockey games.
That dilemma really only falls on one focus area, which is leadership.