The St. Louis Blues came out like a house on fire in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They had fans’ hopes soaring about as high as they have ever been. Then, for both the players and the fans, reality came crashing down like a sack full of bricks.
Mike Tyson was famously quoted for saying everyone has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth. Well, the Blues have been punched in the mouth. Now, they have to find a way to answer and not stay down on the mat.
People will call this crazy, but as disheartening as losing Game 1 was, it might have been the best thing for this team.