The St. Louis Blues' recent scoring form and road performance will face a stern test against a Chicago Blackhawks team bolstered by a strong home penalty kill. St. Louis enters with a 33-33-12 record, including a respectable 15-19-5 on the road, while the Blackhawks are 28-37-14 overall and 13-17-8 at the United Center. Forwards Robert Thomas (58 points, 22 goals) and Connor Bedard (72 points, 30 goals) lead their teams in scoring.
The Blues' power play has been a bit anemic at 17.4%, though they've generated 36 goals on the man advantage. Chicago's 84% penalty kill rate is a strength, alongside their balanced scoring attack. Injuries to defensemen Matt Grzelcyk and Artyom Levshunov complicate things for St. Louis, which is favored by -1.5 goals on the road. The Blues' recent form and defensive depth, versus Chicago's home strengths, make for a compelling contrast; make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.