Tonight is the eighth and final time that the Blues and the Avalanche meet this season. To call this season series exhausting undersells it - after winning game one, the Blues lost five in a row against Colorado until Saturday afternoon’s game. It took a Herculean effort from captain Ryan O’Reilly, but the Blues kept the Avs at bay and won 5-3. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Brayden Schenn’s two assists. Maybe he’s slowly getting off of the schneid. Jordan Kyrou, you’re next.
Unfortunately, the Blues’ relief at being back in a playoff spot was short lived; Arizona hammered the Kings 4-0 on Saturday night to leapfrog the Blues again.