Blues Vs. Oilers: Blues End Losing Streak, Top Oilers 5-3
With Andy McDonald back, the St. Louis Blues get back to game action in St. Louis for the first time since Jan. 22.
Blues Vs. Oilers: Blues End Losing Streak, Top Oilers 5-3
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St. Louis Blues End Losing Streak Vs. Oilers, Score Five
The St. Louis Blues’ four-game losing streak seemed to drag on forever after their first game back from the All-Star break was snowed out, but they scored five goals and Ty Conklin held up under the net for a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Brad Boyes put the Blues on top for good, and T.J. Oshie, Alex Pietrangelo, Matt D’Agostini, and Brad Winchester added goals of their own for the Blues’ biggest offensive outburst since their January 6 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Andy McDonald, who was the Blues’ leading scorer before he missed 24 games after suffering a concussion, picked up an assist in his first game back. Oshie’s goal was his second since returning from a broken ankle.
The Blues hadn’t played since January 26, against the Calgary Flames, and they hadn’t won since January 18, when they beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1. With the win they improve to 23-20-7, although they still remain at the bottom of the Central Division.
Jaroslav Halak remains day-to-day following an injury he suffered before Tuesday’s postponed game.
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Any McDonald, St. Louis Blues Back In Action Vs. Oilers
After a layoff that stretched past the NHL All-Star break to include the first postponed home game in St. Louis Blues history, the Blues are back in actions against the Edmonton Oilers Friday, for their first home game since Jan. 22. They'll have help—Andy McDonald, out since suffering a concussion on Dec. 4, will return in time for Friday night's game at Scottrade Center.
With McDonald and T.J. Oshie both back in action the Blues will look to pull out of their more recent losing streak, a four game affair that's gotten them stuck back at the bottom of the Western Conference's Central division. McDonald had 17 points in the 25 games he played before the concussion; his eight goals are still good for sixth on the team, despite having played half as many games as the top five.
The Oilers have pulled well ahead of the back as the worst team in the Western Conference, at 15-27-8 with just 38 points. Their 123 goals are 27th in the NHL—seven fewer than the Blues—and their 171 goals against are 30th. After a long layoff, and with McDonald working his way back into game action, the Blues couldn't have asked for a better opponent. But they'll still have to win the game.
