Blues Vs. Avalanche Recap: St. Louis Wins 3-2 In Overtime, Stretches Win Streak To 3 Games

The St. Louis Blues (33-14-7, 73 points) proved too much for the Colorado Avalanche (28-25-4, 60 points), winning early in overtime, 3-2.

St. Louis dominated in the second and third period, but had no goals to show for it. In the second period, the Blues out-shot the Avalanche, landing 13 shots on goal (SOG) to Colorado's 6 SOG, and in the third, the Blues lasered 18 SOG to only 4 attempts from the Avalanche. The Blues finished the night with a 44 to 19 SOG.

In overtime, though, the Blues only needed two shots as C Patrik Berglund launched a 46-foot shot just three minutes into the extra period that D Carlo Colaiacovo redirected for a game-winning tip-in goal and a 3-2 final. On the night, Colorado goalie Semyon Varlamov actually played admirably, saving 41 shots for a .932 save percentage.

The Blues will be back in action on Sunday, squaring off against the San Jose Sharks at 6:00 p.m. CST in St. Louis.

For more on the St. Louis Blues, check out the SB Nation Blues blog at St. Louis Game Time. For Colorado fans, drop by the Avalanche blog Mile High Hockey. Stay tuned to SB Nation St. Louis for more score updates and game recaps.

Blues Vs. Avalanche Score Update: St. Louis, Colorado Tied 2-2 In Second Period

The St. Louis Blues have kept the game close with their strong power play performances, but the Colorado Avalanche have tenaciously stayed in the game, keeping the score tied at 2-2.

Colorado took the lead early on a D Shane O'Brien goal ten minutes into the first period, but the Blues fought back, turning an early power play into a LW David Perron goal, tying the game at 1-1. The Blues earned a second power play shortly thereafter, and again Perron smashed a a successful shot past Avalanche G Semyon Varlamov.

The Blues have converted both of their only two power plays into goals this Saturday night despite sporting the third-worst power play conversion rate in the NHL at 13%. With minutes remaining in the 2nd Period, the Blues continue to look for ways to crack the Avalanche defense, having landed 23 shots on goal to the Avalanche's 12.

For more on the St. Louis Blues, check out the SB Nation Blues blog at St. Louis Game Time. For Colorado fans, drop by the Avalanche blog Mile High Hockey. Stay tuned to SB Nation St. Louis for more score updates and game recaps.

Avalanche At Blues: Blues Can Add To Record Home Point Streak Again

The Blues have scored points in a franchise-best seventeen straight home games, which has put them in a comfortable playoff position. Tonight's a chance for them to gain a few more points in the race for home-ice advantage.