The St. Louis Blues lead 1-0 over the San Jose Sharks after one period in Game 4 of the seven-game series between both teams on Thursday night. The Blues are hoping to open up a 3-1 advantage over the Sharks with a victory.
In a tight first period, the Blues struck first with a goal from B.J. Crombeen. Assisted by Patrik Berglund and David Perron, it was his first goal of the postseason:
St. Louis had a 8-7 advantage on shots on goal during the period but failed to put another one in the net. Brian Elliott has been perfect in the net for the Blues so far, saving all eight of the shots that have come his way.
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