The St. Louis Blues are one of the best teams in the NHL. There’s simply no debating that. After six failed postseasons over the last decade, the Blues finally found their footing and won the Stanley Cup last year. With a nearly unchanged roster, they were on pace to repeat this season. They were the clear favorites in the Western Conference, even if many fans outside of St. Louis had differing opinions. The Blues ranked first in the Conference and had full confidence headed into the postseason, prior to the league’s stoppage.
But in the shadows, quickly catching up to St.