NHL Game Showdown Picks and Tips: Boston Bruins at St Louis Blues

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Frank Martin

The St Louis Blues have collected points in 21 consecutive games (18-0-3) at Scottrade Center. The stingy Blues will look to continue their dominant ways in the Gateway City on Wednesday when the suddenly sputtering Boston Bruins pay a visit.

Coach Claude Julien's club was shut out for the fourth time this month on Sunday when it couldn't slip one of its season-high 48 shots past Niklas Backstrom and the Minnesota Wild.

- Boston Bruins @ St Louis Blues
When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
TV: 8 p.m. ET, NESN, FSMW

The Blues have opened as 130-moneyline favorites on SBG Global Sportsbook’s Live NHL Hockey Odds.

Boston Bruins (35-20-2): Boston's injuries - and subsequent scoring woes - have many wondering if general manager Peter Chiarelli is willing to make a major move prior to Monday's NHL trade deadline. With Nathan Horton (concussion) and Rich Peverley (knee) on the sideline, rumors abound that backup - and potential future workhorse goaltender - Tuukka Rask may be headed out of Beantown in favor of a top-flight forward. It's clear one is needed as the Bruins have converted just two of their last 22 power-play opportunities.

St Louis Blues (36-16-7): St. Louis' offense seems to get lost as soon as the club exits the Show Me State. The Blues, who have mustered 51 goals in 26 road games this season, fell victim again to a sputtering offense during their 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. LW Andy McDonald scored for the third straight game, but has yet to tally in seven career contests versus the Bruins. LW David Perron saw his seven-game point streak come to an end on Sunday.

1. Boston is currently 1-2-0 on its six-game road trip. The Bruins haven't lost three in a row since October.

2. St. Louis veteran RW Jamie Langenbrunner is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.

3. The Blues boast an impressive 26-3-4 mark at home this season.

NHL PREDICTION: Blues 2, Bruins 1

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