The St. Louis Blues came out of the break on a high, winning their first game after Christmas 3-2 against a Nashville Predators team that's given them trouble all season. The Blues are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games and have, quite shockingly, put themselves in striking distance of a wildcard spot--though two of the teams (the LA Kings and San Jose Sharks) have games in hand over the Blues.
Anyway, the Blues have a busy, four-game schedule ahead this week, so let's get into it.
vs. Buffalo Sabres, 12/29
What a turnaround for a team that was hanging around the basement to start the 2025-26 season.