The Blues have took the first two games of the series in St. Louis, however it hasn't been easy as both goalies, Jonathan Quick and Brian Elliott have been on their game so far this series. The Kings opened up the game with a 1-0 lead as Dustin Brown scored on a 5 on 3 powerplay, off of a deflection. 10 minutes into the first period. Penalties from the Blues came from Ryan Reaves high sticking call and Barret Jackman interference call as Blues fans were not pleased whatsoever.
The Kings kept a 1-0 lead going into the third period as the Blues offense was creating a lot of chances, but Jonathan Quick was outstanding as he stopped 23 out of 25 shots tonight. The Blues have had trouble scoring all season and you wondered when it was going to come tonight; the third period was calling. Three minutes into the third period, Patrik Berglund delivered to tie the game at one as the Blues finally found life. Later in the third period, Dustin Brown collided with Brian Elliott as it took a while for Elliott to regroup but he showed his toughness and appeared to be fine as the crowd started to chant "Elliott, Elliott, Elliot". Brian Elliott stopped 28 shots tonight. That opened up a Barret Jackman goal ,his first career playoff goal with the assist coming from Chris Stewart as the Blues won another unbelievably close game with a remarkable finish.
It was the complete opposite feeling in Game 1 in the third period as the Kings tied the game up at one to send it into overtime. Game 2 however was sheer joy from the St. Louis Blues fans as Barret Jackman delivered in the clutch.
This series shifts to Los Angeles Saturday night for Game 3 at 9:00 CT in the Staples Center.
Game notes:
-With the win, Brian Elliott is now 13-2-0 since the start of April.
-When the Blues lead a series 2-0, they are 10-0 in those series (Fox Sports Midwest)
-Jonathan Quick was 19-1-2 in the regular season when leading after two periods
-Three stars: 3-Jaden Schwartz 2-Brian Elliott 1-Barret Jackman
