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Series Preview: Blues’ Special Teams

Unlike the Nashville Predators’ first round playoff opponent, the St. Louis Blues likely consider their special teams to be a strength of theirs. Comparing the Predators to the Blues, the special teams match-up likely favors the latter.

The St. Louis power play underwent two major transitions this season, first following former head coach Ken Hitchkock’s departure, and secondly following Kevin Shattenkirk’s trade to the Washington Capitals. Oddly enough, both changes ended up having positive effects for the Blues’ power play. In a similar way to how the Predators used to always lean on Shea Weber, the Blues always had the puck on Shattenkirk’s stick.