Every point and every bit of momentum gained with it is important as the Stanley Cup playoffs draw nearer.
By putting seven goals past the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues set themselves up for the rest of their four-game home stand, as they try to remain above the wild-card positions in the Western Conference.
Jaden Schwartz was the star of the night for the Blues after recording a hat trick in St. Louis' 38th victory of the season.
Elsewhere in the NHL, San Jose became the third team to clinch a playoff berth on its night off, and Nicklas Backstrom etched his spot among the best passers in league history.