With this win over the Flames, the Blues are now one win away from clinching home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Blues have one remaining game left in the regular season, Saturday night at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. It is unsure who the Blues are going to play in the first round if indeed they do finish in fourth place, but it's looking like they will play the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, or San Jose Sharks pending the outcomes as playoff scenarios continue to unfold in these last few days of the regular season.
Scottrade Center was rocking Thursday night as it definitely felt like a playoff atmosphere as Blues fans definitely seem ready for playoff hockey in St. Louis. Who isn't ready for some playoff hockey?
Ryan Reaves was the first star of tonight's game, carrying the Blues with two goals on the night. Brian Elliott was the third star of tonight's game as he was outstanding stopping 18 shots. Elliott has now set a Blues' franchise record with 10 wins this month, improving to 10-2.
The Blues are getting hot at the right time, winning five of their last six games, definitely the momentum you want going into the playoffs. The Blues are also getting more healthy as T.J. Oshie and Jaroslav Halak are looking to get back with the team come playoff time.
The Blues wrap up the regular season Saturday night against the Blackhawks; 7 CT on FS Midwest.
