While plenty of the personnel on the roster remains the same, there are noticeable cracks in the foundation of their dominant play they established in the 2017-18 season and the 2018 playoffs. A year ago, they entered their Western Conference Quarterfinal series against Minnesota and absolutely dominated four of the five games. This year, they enter against the St. Louis Blues with plenty of uncertainty, but how much of that uncertainty is justified?
The Blues Rollercoaster Season
It is important to note the strength of their opponent, the St. Louis Blues.