It's only the first week of December, but it already looks like the season's over for the St. Louis Blues: they've dug themselves into quite a hole in the standings, and it'll take a miracle to climb back into a wildcard spot. They're 9-12-7 on the season, and 3-4-3 in their last 10 games.
Tonight, the Blues face the Ottawa Senators, who have been up and down all season; they've got a 13-10-4 record and are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. In a crowded Eastern Conference, the Sens sit just outside the playoff picture.
We've already got the projected lineup for tonight's game, and here are three players to keep an eye on once the Blues hit the ice.