When you are the top team in a conference, nothing is ever really as bad as it might seem. So, despite a 9-6-4 record, the St. Louis Blues have not been absolutely terrible against the Eastern Conference.
That said, we grew accustomed to them dominating the east over the last few seasons. St. Louis felt almost invincible, dropping the occasional game, but normally taking maximum points.
This season has been slightly different. Perhaps it is the Stanley Cup that will do that, increasing your focus against teams you know you will likely face in the playoffs.
Now, the Blues have an opportunity to get that record back to, basically, .