With the season winding down, the St. Louis Blues are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. Is there still a path to the postseason?
The St. Louis Blues are in a strong position to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They currently hold the second wild-card position in the Western Conference with a record of 43–30–8, totaling 94 points. Their recent shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken earned them a valuable point, maintaining a four-point lead over the Calgary Flames, who have three games remaining.
The Blues can clinch a playoff berth if the Flames lose in regulation to the San Jose Sharks in their upcoming game. Additionally, the Minnesota Wild’s recent overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks has tightened the competition for the wild-card spots.
the St. Louis Blues are in a strong position to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They currently hold the second wild-card position in the Western Conference with a record of 43–30–8, totaling 94 points. Their recent shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken earned them a valuable point, maintaining a four-point lead over the Calgary Flames, who have three games remaining.
Statistical models suggest a high likelihood of the Blues making the playoffs. PlayoffStatus.com estimates their playoff probability at 94.7%. Additionally, betting odds place their chances at approximately 98%.
To secure their playoff spot, the Blues need to win their final game or hope for a regulation loss by the Flames in any of their remaining games. The Blues’ recent 12-game winning streak has bolstered their position, but they have lost their last three games (0–2–1), including a shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Blues currently occupy the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 94 points, holding a four-point lead over the Calgary Flames, who have three games remaining. However, the Blues have only one game left in their regular season.
To guarantee their playoff spot, the Blues need the Flames to lose in regulation to the San Jose Sharks in their upcoming game. If Calgary loses in any other manner (overtime or shootout), the Blues’ playoff fate would depend on other outcomes. Additionally, the Minnesota Wild, currently holding the first wild-card position with 95 points, have clinched their playoff berth. The Blues’ remaining game is crucial to maintain their position and secure their spot in the postseason.
The Blues’ path to the playoffs hinges on the Flames’ performance against the Sharks. A regulation loss by Calgary would ensure St. Louis’s qualification, allowing them to focus on their own game without external concerns. Fans will be closely watching the Flames’ matchup as it directly impacts the Blues’ playoff aspirations.
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