Elliot Back in Goal
Hitch Makes Change Again
Pavelski scores twice, Sharks top Blues to take 3-2 lead
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Joe Pavelski scored two goals, including the go-ahead score in the opening minute of the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference final on Monday night. Joel Ward also scored twice including one of two empty-netters…
Blues sticking with Allen in Game 5 against Sharks
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Blues are sticking with goalie Jake Allen in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the San Jose Sharks. Coach Ken Hitchcock kept quiet about other potential roster issues. Allen was strong in Game 4 in his first start of the postseason, making 31 saves in a 6-3…
Blues Even Series at 2-2
Brodziak and Brouwer Lead the Way
Jones’ 2nd shutout gives Sharks 2-1 series lead over Blues
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Martin Jones made 22 saves in his second straight shutout and Tomas Hertl scored twice to give the San Jose Sharks a series lead for the first time in four trips to the Western Conference final with a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 on Thursday…
Blues fall flat in Game 2, Sharks even series 1-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The San Jose Sharks got their power play revved up. Martin Jones took care of everything on the other end, cementing the victory that evened the Western Conference finals at a game apiece. “Guys came out with a good sense of urgency and got after it,” said San Jose captain Joe…
Hitchcock Praises Versatility of Backes Line
Veteran Line Having Positive Effect
Tarasenko Welcomes First Child Aleksandr
St. Louis Blues Forward Vladimir Tarasenko and his wife Yana Tarasenko welcomed son Aleksandr this morning at a local hospital. While Tarasenko missed this morning’s skate, he expected to suit up for tonight’s Game 2 of the Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks.
Elliott leads way, Blues beat Sharks 2-1 in Game 1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Once again, Brian Elliott was the star of the show. His latest performance gave his St. Louis Blues teammates plenty of comfort knowing he had their back. “When your goalie is your best player, it gives you a great chance of winning, and that was the case,” captain David Backes said…
Blues advance to Western finals with 6-1 win over Stars
DALLAS (AP) – Robby Fabbri, Paul Stastny and Troy Brouwer each scored a goal and had two assists, and the St. Louis Blues dominated the Dallas Stars to advance to their first Western Conference finals since 2001 with a 6-1 victory in Game 7 of their series Wednesday night. The Blues, in the playoffs for…