The St. Louis Blues' new defensive-zone system proved effective in their matchup against the high-scoring Stars offense. The Blues' focus on the future and keeping their eyes on the playoffs paid off as they outlasted the Stars in a shootout for their opening win. Despite struggling on the power play, the Blues managed to secure a 2-1 victory. Jordan Binnington showcased his skills in goal, while the team's forwards displayed solid back-checking. The game also highlighted the need for the Stars to reduce penalties. The Blues' strong defensive performance sets a positive tone for the upcoming season.
#seakraken-#stlblues takeaways -- More Jordan Binnington magic; slow start in home opener; forwards solid back-check noticeable; PP still not good, but all leads to 2-1 shootout win: https://t.co/FiOrBZE2wS
#stlblues win the shootout, game 2-1.
Binnington with a game-saver on Larsson near the end of OT. Two games, two shootouts for the Blues. #stlblues
On to a shootout. #stlblues #seakraken
Once again, we head to OT. #stlblues
On to OT, tied 1-1. Shots are 29-24 in favor of Seattle. #stlblues #seakraken
As Berube told @JamieRivers08 on @BallySportsMW earlier in the game, way too many one-and-done for the Blues offense, and a lot of them leading to odd-man breaks the other way for Seattle. #stlblues
In the Blues' two games this year, the team's penalty-kill has more shots (3) than its power play (2). #stlblues
The Blues waste a good hustle play by Toropchenko to draw a penalty and put them on the power play. No shots on the PP, way too casual with the puck and created nothing in a 1-1 game. #stlblues
#stlblues now 2 for 2 in two games on challenges ... https://t.co/4c0cJoI4um
After one, #stlblues and #seakraken 0-0. Shots are 9-4 in favor of Seattle. Blues lucky to get out of first even.
The Blues are now 0-for-5 on the PP this season with a total of two shots. #stlblues
Goalie interference, no goal. Blues are 2-for-2 on the challenge. #stlblues
Seattle scored and, for the second time this season, the Blues are challenging. This time, goalie interference. #stlblues
#stlblues challenging for goalie interference.
The Blues are hosting Seattle in their home opener tonight @Enterprise_Cntr. The Kraken are 0-2 with losses to Vegas (4-1) and Nashville (3-0). So in the two game, they've got one goal on 58 shots. #stlblues
Lots of work at Blues practice today on the power play. They were 0-3 last night with no shots on goal. Meanwhile their PK had three shots on goal. #stlblues
Blues’ new defensive-zone system passes first test against high-scoring Stars offense. #stlblues https://t.co/JUAfLOp2Pd
Stars outlast Blues in shootout for opening win https://t.co/W3kRcCIQil https://t.co/81KVdtw5on
The Blues lost, 2-1, in a shootout. They are 0-0-1. Jordan Binnington starting the season strong tonight.
Shots were 4-3 Stars in OT, but Binnington came up big, and now we head to a shootout. #stlblues
Pretty good scoring sequence at the buzzer for the Blues: Buchnevich to Leddy to Thomas, and it looks like the last-second shot gets blocked. So in Game 1, we head to OT. #stlblues
The Blues' PK is tied for the NHL lead (100 percent). #stlblues
It's 0-0 at the end of the first period. The puck management from the Blues wasn't great. The power play has some work to do. When St. Louis did generate offense, they were dangerous looks.
Some intermission reading ... Rutherford: Whether Blues make the playoffs isn’t as important as keeping focus on future https://t.co/VkTL64Iy85 #stlblues
Blues win the challenge as Evgenii Dadonov put himself offside. Goal comes off the board, and the game remains 0-0. Credit Craig Berube.
Stars scored just after their power play expired, but Blues are challenging offside. #stlblues
Blues 0-2 on the power play but Stars have to stop playing with fire and taking penalties. Pete DeBoer talked about that yesterday, especially early in the season. Would be a shame if we have to write about it again… 😬 https://t.co/jWxO8GrC7D
Rutherford: Whether the Blues make the playoffs isn’t as important as keeping the focus on the future. #stlblues https://t.co/r0SEIBYXEf
An optional practice for the Blues on the opening day of the season. Somehow, though, I know some fans are saying, “They should all be out there. They went 4-2-2 in the preseason. There’s things they could be working on.” Kidding, not kidding. #stlblues
Rutherford: Whether Blues make playoffs isn’t as important as keeping focus on future #stlblues https://t.co/r0SEIBYXEf
St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Projection: Three Keys to the Season and Worst Case Scenario: https://t.co/6FE8iVfBdG #stlblues