The Blues’ 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday was a heartbreaker but the third period was some of the most inspired hockey the Blues have turned out this season. While there’s something to be said for playing from a place of desperation, it’d be even better if the Blues come out rolling like that tonight against the Coyotes and don’t let up.
They need those two points. The playoff push is on, and if they want the postseason, they have to bank points where they can bank them. No overtime, no consolation prize to Arizona.