Before the Blues' first-round matchup against Minnesota began, the Blues talked about keeping their emotions in check. That will be key in winning the best-of-seven series, which the Wild lead one game to none.
"That's going to be a key factor," Blues forward Steve Ott said before Minnesota grabbed Game 1 with a 4-2 victory. "We're a big, strong team. We want to play a heavy checking style of game and when you do so, you have to ride that fine line of discipline.
The emotions can get the best of you in a playoff series.