The Blues have won four out of their last five games. Has it always been pretty? No. Has it always been perfect? Nah. But even without Vladimir Tarasenko, there are good signs. The power play seems to be clicking - it’s 11th in the league and scoring 23.8% of the time. The penalty kill is 12th at 82.5 percent effectiveness. That could be better, and should be better, but it seems to be improving. Their upcoming schedule is hectic to say the least - they’re in the middle of a four games in five nights stretch, and have another game against the Wild tomorrow in Minnesota - but getting some action in against the Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight might be what the team needs to prepare themselves for a tough Western Canada road swing.
Blue Jackets at Blues Preview: Keep rolling
