All good things must come to an end, and Brian Elliott’s shut out streak is that: ended, all thanks from this pretty, pretty goal from Michael Del Zotto:

Elliott’s lateral movement was slow, and his pads weren’t on the ice – as pretty of a goal as that was, it was on Elliott.

A third goal’d be helpful, as always. There’s no harm in some insurance, and the way that the Blues have manhandled the Rangers, that’s a very attainable goal. The Blues outshot the Rangers 12-5 this period (and 27-16 for the game so far) , and have overwhelmed the Rangers with their physicality. David Backes has lead the, pardon the phrase, charge: