However, the Blues have not fared well against their rival Blackhawks at all this season as Chicago leads the season series three games to one. With that being said, here are four keys for the Blues to beating the Blackhawks to clinch home-ice later tonight.
1. Chicago has already won the Presidents' Trophy this season, which belongs to the team with the best record in the NHL. The Blackhawks are expected to rest some players, so this is the perfect time for the Blues to defeat the Blackhawks tonight on home-ice.
2. Brian Elliott continues his success: This month, Brian Elliott is 10-2-0, allowing only 15 goals. The Blues will need Brian Elliott to step up facing the great attack of the Blackhawks.
3. Powerplay and penalty kill: The Blues powerplay has been struggling this season, but they have picked it up with two powerplay goals last game against the Calgary Flames with goals coming from Ryan Reaves and Alexander Steen. The penalty kill has been great all season for the Blues and they look to continue that tonight.
4. Momentum: The Blues are riding high with a lot of confidence right now as they have won five out of their last six games. A win against the Blackhawks tonight will definitely carry the Blues momentum going into the playoffs into next week if the Blues can clinch home-ice.
The puck drops at 7 CT on FS Midwest as the Blues and Blackhawks battle for the final games in the regular season.
