The Blues certainly could’ve drawn an easier opponent had they played better in the round-robin series. After going 0-2-1 in the first three games, blowing leads that they held going into the third period in each of them, the Blues will be playing the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the playoffs.
The Blues could’ve drawn the Blackhawks (4-0-0 in the regular season), the Coyotes (1-1-1), or the Calgary Flames (3-0-0). Instead, they’ll be playing the Canucks - a team that they’re pretty evenly matched up with.