It’s easy to forget the Blues’ performance Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens when you look at their dismantling of the Toronto Maple Leafs. No Tarasenko on that second line? No problem! Just slot in Kyrou and the points keep coming.
But what happens when the Blues play teams who are, admittedly, struggling? Do they play down to the competition? Do they socially loaf? What’s the deal here? After losses to the early season Coyotes (who are no better now), the New Jersey Devils, and the Montreal Canadiens, is it fair to scratch our heads as the Blues head into Philadelphia?