The St. Louis Blues have one of the busier schedules in the NHL this week, with many teams only having two or even one game on the docket due to the three-day break around Christmas. The Blues start out on the road in Tampa Bay, then come back for two games at home after the break.
Things have looked brighter for the Blues, as they're 5-4-1 in their last 10 games and sit at fifth in the Central Division with 36 points and a 14-15-8 record. A few strong games and they're right back in the playoff mix, but in a loaded Western Conference, that's no easy task.