NHL 15: St. Louis Blues - Quest for the Cup!

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To start, I'm going to copy my posts from OS to a dynasty already in progress and continue from there.. most are just a game by game post, but I'd like to enhance it here and there. I play every game, there is no preseason in the next gen version.

NHL 15 - XB1 - 11/7 rosters

AS default/hardcore with penalties all the way up, authentic post whistle rules, AI strategy adjustment to match the CPU setting, +1 to goalie cover up, auto lines and aim, 10 minute periods and authentic puck size with small shadow. Everything else is on defaults.

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Lost our opener 3-2 to the Rangers, Paajarvi had both goals for us. We had many chances though but Lundqvist was stellar in goal for the Rangers. Next up is Calgary at home.

(0-1-0)

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We beat Calgary 4-1 for our first win of the season! Backes had two goals and Elliott stopped 27 out of 28 shots. Next up we hit the road and head to LA to take on the Stanley Cup Champion LA Kings.

(1-1-0)

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LA tops us 4-2 (one was an EN) but it was a hard fought game. Next up is Arizona, Jake Allen will get his first start in goal for the Blues.

(1-2-0)

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We fall to 1-3-0 after Arizona kills us, 5-0. Paul Stastny gets injured and will be out for at least 10 days. We call up Ty Rattie, maybe he'll ignite a spark on this team. We head to Anaheim to take on the Ducks who are also 1-3-0 and without Ryan Getzlaf.

Would be nice to finish this road trip with a win!

(1-3-0)

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Anaheim beats us 4-3 and we go win less on the road trip.

Even this early in the season, I feel like we need a shake up. We have a ton of centers and I would like another left winger, preferably a veteran with playoff experience. After looking at the team trade blocks, I give the New Jersey GM a call and we spend hours working on a deal for LW Patrik Elias. After several hours and a night to sleep on it, I give him another call and we finally ink this deal:

To Blues:

LW Patrik Elias
D Adam Larsson

To New Jersey:

C Steve Ott
D Carl Gunnarsson

Ott was a do it all player for us, killing penalties and bringing a toughness to the 4th line. I tried to deal Jackman, but they wanted Gunnarsson. I think Larsson will learn a lot from Shattenkirk and even though Elias is 38 and has a decent sized contract, he'll bring his two Stanley Cup Championships experience with him to St. Louis. He still has one more year on this contract too, which might make our cap compliance a bit more complicated next year.

(1-4-0)

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We insert Elias and Larsson into the starting lineup and introduce them to the sell out crowd at Scottrade.

Elias gets two assists as we play our best game of the season and crush goaltender Ryan Miller and the Vancouver Canucks 7-2!

We get a day off and then the Central Division leading Chicago Blackhawks come to town.

(2-4-0)

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We beat Chicago 5-2 and really controlled the whole game! We hope to keep it going as we travel to Dallas.

(3-4-0)

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We continue to play horrible on the road and lose to Dallas 2-0.

Back home we come and wallop the Anaheim Ducks, 6-1.

(4-5-0)

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Colorado beat us 6-3 (EN) but Elliott was horrible and was lifted in the 2nd period after giving up 4 goals on just 9 shots. Allen allowed one goal, but looked much better than Elliott.

We hit the road and head to NY to take on the Rangers.

(4-6-0)

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This team is either bad or very good! We win our first road game, shutting out the Rangers, 6-0 behind stellar goal tending from Jake Allen. We waive D Jordan Leopold and Winnipeg picks him and his $2.25 million contract up. That frees up a bit of room for next seasons resignings.

We offer 24 year old FA D Philip Larsen a 2 way contract for 1 year at $0.550 to hopefully add some depth at D since Jordan is gone. Jordan has been scratched, but was our #7 defense man on our depth chart. Chris Butler will now fill that role and Larsen would be a nice bit of insurance behind Butler.

Back to back games as we head to New Jersey to take on former Blues C Steve Ott and D Carl Gunnarsson who were traded for C Patrik Elias and D Adam Larsson. Elias scored his first goal in a Blues jersey last game vs the Rangers.

(5-6-0)

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The Devils hit the crap out of us and beat us 4-2, we totally out played them too. They injure former Devil, Patrik Elias and Patrik Berglund. We get to play them at home next and even with Ryan Reeves out, we are going to be out for blood! http://www.operationsports.com/forums/images/smilies/graemlins/smile.gif

(5-7-0)

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We beat the Devils 3-2 at home, but we lose another player to injury, newly acquired D Adam Larsson - so we call up Chris Butler from the AHL.

(6-7-0)

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We beat Nashville 5-2 (EN) and are now at .500 (7-7-0). We get C Patrik Berglund back for our next game at home vs Buffalo. We were out shot 36-24 but kept everything to the outside, Elliott was stellar and had a shutout through the first two periods. We are 7th in the league on the PP and #2 on the PK.

(7-7-0)

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3 game winning streak as we beat Buffalo, 6-3! We are 1 game above .500 too and get some players back for our next game vs Nashville.

(8-7-0)

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What a game! We win our 4th in a row as we beat Nashville, 3-2 in a shootout. It was a fantastic game though. Nashville scores short handed on a goal where Jake Allen was pushed out of the net by his own defense man (my fault). They go up 1-0 after one period. We have a great 2nd period, but can't manage to crack Rinne, still 1-0 after two periods. Third period we score to tie the game at 1, but Nashville quickly scores to go back ahead 2-1. With less than 5 minutes remaining, Patrik Elias scores on a rebound and the crowd goes nuts, game tied 2-2. No goals after that and we go into the shoot out and Steen and Stastny score to seal the win! Allen stopped all shoot out shots.

They must have talked about Pekka Rinne (going to the cut scene where they talk about a player) 6 or 7 times. I've never seen them talk about a player like that before, but he was amazing.

Next up is Washington, last game of the home stand! Alexander Ovechkin is tied for the overall goal lead with 15 so far this season.

Jackman is out though.. so Chris Butler will take his spot.

In other news, Pittsburgh has won 8 straight and are 12-1-1.

(9-7-0)

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FIVE in a row! Washington was up 2-1 with less than a minute left and guess who does it again? Patrik Elias ties the game at 2 and we head into OT again. Steen scores with 1:20 left in OT and we win 3-2!!! The Elias trade has been HUGE for us so far!

We get Oshie and Jackman back as we kick off a 4 game road trip that beings against 9-10 Boston. We are now 10-7 and look to continue our winning streak!

(10-7-0)

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We score two quick goals to go up 2-0 and then Boston scores the next 3 goals to take the lead 3-2. We manage to tie the game and then go up 4-3 late in the 3rd period, scoring on two PP's. Boston scores with 12.1 seconds left on a faceoff shot deep in our end to send the game into OT. We lose in the shoot out and drop our first road game, 5-4. We are so bad on the road.. next up is Ottawa. Alexander Steen is out for the next 7 days.

(10-7-1)

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We lose 6-1 to Montreal and 3-1 to Ottawa and are 1-7-1 on the road. Last road game is vs Winnipeg and we desperately need a road win.

(10-9-1)

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Make it 1-8-1 on the road as we lose 2-1 against the Jets. We come home now where we are 9-2 and face Ottawa, Steen is in the lineup!

(10-10-1)

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We call LW Chris Porter back up and send down RW Dmitrij Jaskin.

BLUES WIN! BLUES WIN!!

We beat Ottawa at home, 4-2 (EN) and are 10-2 at home. Nothing like home cooking! Edmonton comes to the Scottrade Center next.

(11-10-1)

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Blues win a tough one, 3-2! Edmonton had two goals disallowed for a high stick. We hit the road to play Minnesota next.

(12-10-1)

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We beat Minnesota, 4-1 and finally get our 2nd road win of the season!!! Hopefully we can keep this up as we head to Chicago next to take on the Central Division leaders.

(13-10-1)

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FOUR IN A ROW! We beat Chicago 5-1 and are playing GREAT hockey. Elliott has been superb in the net as well! A tough game though as we lose, D Jay Bouwmeester, D Ian Cole and F Magnus Paajarvi to injury. Jori Lehtra will take Paajarvi's spot and Chris Butler and FA signing Philip Larsen will take Cole and Bouwmeester's spot.

Next up is the Predators in Nashville.

(14-10-1)

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We battle back from a 4-2 deficit to tie the game and send the game into OT, but lose with less than a minute left in the 5 minute OT.

We travel to take on the Islanders next on this road trip.

(14-10-2)

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Halak steps up for the Islanders and we lose 4-2. We need our injured players back!!!

We finally come back home to face the Florida Panthers.

(14-11-2)

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Brian Elliott gets his first shutout of the season as the Blues win another one at home, 3-0. The Islanders come to town next.

(15-11-2)

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We beat the Islanders 6-5 in OT and improve to 13-2 at home this season. Next up we head to Colorado to take on the Avalanche.

(16-11-2)

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We beat Colorado 2-1, but it was such a great game of hitting, puck control and excellent goaltenders. One goal we scored went off the D's body, up in the air, swiped at by the G and then swatted in by Oshie. It was one of the greatest goals I've ever seen in the EA NHL series and it was reviewed too.

We say goodbye to a great player and person, D Barret Jackman was traded to the Florida Panthers along with the 2015 7th round pick for their 2015 2nd round pick.

With the emergence of D Chris Butler and D Philip Larsen, we decided to send Jackman to Florida. This was a pure money move as he made $3.2 million.

We will miss you Jackman, but know you'll do great things in Florida.

(17-11-2)

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We beat Quick and the Kings, 5-4 in OT and improve to 14-2 at home. We lose another D, Kevin Shattenkirk and reach out to FA for another D. For now, 21 year old Joel Edmundson will get a taste of the NHL since he doesn't have to clear waivers to go back to the AHL.

We travel to LA to take on the Kings on their home ice.

(18-11-2)

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We lose 3-1 behind a stingy Kings defense and of course Quick at home is pretty much a brick wall. FA D Brian Lee accepts a one year deal and is immediately inserted as a 3rd line D.

We travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks who have been struggling. Tough place to win though. Backup goalie Jake Allen will get the start.

(18-12-2)

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We come back down 3-1 to tie the game at 3 and send it into OT, but lose in the shootout, 4-3.

We are now 18-12-3, good for 2nd place in the Central division and 5th overall in the Western Conference. F Patrik Elias is back for our next game in Colorado as we take on the Avalanche.

(18-12-3)

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We beat Colorado 2-1 as Elliott was fantastic in net. We get to play at home next vs Dallas. F Tarasenko is out for a week or so, as usual we get someone back and lose someone else. Injuries are brutal is this years game!

(19-12-3)

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We suffer a rare home loss, Dallas beats us 4-2 (EN). The good news is next game we get F Tarasenko, D Cole and D Shattenkirk back. The only starter injured now is F Paajarvi, who is due back in about a week.

Hopefully we can stay healthy for a little while. http://www.operationsports.com/forums/images/smilies/graemlins/smile.gif

(19-13-3)

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Back to back losses at home, losing 4-3 to Colorado. F Paajarvi is back next game! We need a huge win next game in Nashville and it won't be easy. F Ryan Reaves fractures his jaw in a fight last game, so he's out for awhile.

(19-14-3)

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We were up 3-0 going into the 3rd period and Nashville comes back with 3 goals to send the game into OT, where Patrik Berglund scores to seal the victory!

Nice start to the road trip, next stop is Anaheim.

(20-14-3)

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A wild night in Anaheim. We have leads of 2-0 and 3-1, but Anaheim storms back and takes a 4-3 lead late in the third period on 3 unanswered goals. With 3.9 seconds left in the game F Jaden Schwartz scores his 2nd goal of the game to send it into OT. No goals in OT and we go to a shootout. Both goaltenders are strong, but on the 5th round, Captain David Backes nets a goal to give the blues their 21st win of the season and into a tie for 1st place in the Central Division with the Chicago Blackhawks.

We hit the bus and travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks next. Backup goalie, Jake Allen will get the start in net.

(21-14-3)

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We lose 5-4 against San Jose. Jake Allen has not done well as our backup goalie, so we offer 42 year old Martin Brodeur a 1 year, $900,000 contract. Allen's GAA has creeped up over 3 goals per game and although it's not totally his fault, we need a decent backup who can give Elliott some rest. Jake just hasn't proved he's ready for the NHL yet.

We head to Arizona to take on the Coyotes and then come home for a 7 game home stand and the All Star break.

(21-15-3)

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Arizona beats us 5-4, but the good news is we finally get to come home. Brodeur turns down our offer so we up it to $950,000.

San Jose comes to St. Louis and F Patrik Elias is back in the lineup!

(21-16-3)

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San Jose hands us our 3rd loss in a row, 3-2. Not the way I wanted to start this home stand. Carolina visits next, they are 2nd in the Eastern Conference, behind the Penguins, with 26 wins on the season.

Brodeur's agent let's us know $950,000 isn't going to do it and decline our offer. We call back and offer $975,000.

(21-17-3)

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FOUR losses in a row as Carolina beats us 5-3. Carolina G Cam Ward is the top goalie in the league with a 1.89 GAA and a record of 22-9, which is now 23-9. I guess we were lucky to score three goals.

Elliott was pulled after allowing three goals in the first period.

Brodeur turns down our offer again and I up the offer to $1 million.

I get home after the game and my mind starts thinking of ways to shake this team up.. we are still tied for 6th in the Western Conference, but are allowing way too many goals.

I search the trade blocks and there isn't much in the way of defense men.. is the Jackman trade haunting me?

At least we are healthy.. except for Lehtera who was injured this game and we are awaiting a report from the team doctor.

(21-18-3)

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Tonight we put on our 2013-14 season jerseys and finally eek out a win, 4-3 over the Edmonton Oilers.

Brodeur turns down our offer and we raise to $1.050 million.

Next up Detroit comes to town.

(22-18-3)

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We finally play a complete game and beat the Red Wings, 5-1. Our defense was fantastic and we scored some good goals.

Brodeur turns down our offer, so we pull it for now and will ride Elliott for most of the work load and get Allen a game here and there.

Next up Toronto comes to town with a 24-17-4 record.

(23-18-3)

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Three wins in a row!!! We play another great game and beat Toronto, 4-1. G Brian Elliott was FANTASTIC in goal, stopping 31 out of 32 shots.

We play division rival, Colorado in our last game before the All Star break. They come to St. Louis with a 24-21-1 record and are looking to gain some ground.

(24-18-3)

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Semyon Varlamov nets his 2nd shutout of the season as we lose 3-0. Varlamov stopped all 37 shots he faced and was the #1 star of the game.

The Blues head into the All Star break in 3rd place behind Chicago and Colorado in the Central Division and 7th overall in the Western Conference.

(24-19-3)

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For the next gen game, there is no All Star game, but the news feed did state these players made the All Star game:

PIT - Sidney Crosby
DET - Pavel Datsyuk
ANA - Corey Perry
LA - Anze Kopitar
NYI - John Tavares
LA - Drew Doughty
MON - P.K. Subban
PHI - Claude Giroux
COL - Matt Duchene
STL - Alex Pietrangelo
CHI - Marian Hossa
ANA - Bobby Ryan
NYR - Ryan McDonagh
WAS - Nicklas Backstrom
BOS - David Krejci
COL - Semyon Varlamov
TB - Victor Hedman
TB - Ben Bishop
SJ - Logan Couture
NYR - Martin St. Louis
DAL - Jason Spezza
CHI - Corey Crawford
CAR - Jeff Skinner
ARI - Keith Yandle
CBJ - Ryan Johansen

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Playoff Race

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="325"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#227A92" colspan="5"><span style="color:#FFF">NHL Standings - Updated: Jan 29, 2015</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">EAST PLAYOFF RACE</td><td align="right" width="13%">W</td><td align="right" width="13%">L</td><td align="right" width="13%">OTL</td><td align="right" width="13%">PTS</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Pittsburgh Penguins</td><td align="right">30</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right" class="active">65</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Philadelphia Flyers</td><td align="right">31</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right" class="active">63</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Florida Panthers</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right" class="active">60</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Carolina Hurricanes</td><td align="right">29</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right" class="active">60</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>New York Rangers</td><td align="right">27</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right" class="active">59</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>New Jersey Devils</td><td align="right">27</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right" class="active">58</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Tampa Bay Lightning</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right" class="active">57</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Toronto Maple Leafs</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right" class="active">55</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">WEST PLAYOFF RACE</td><td align="right" width="13%">W</td><td align="right" width="13%">L</td><td align="right" width="13%">OTL</td><td align="right" width="13%">PTS</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Calgary Flames</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right" class="active">60</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Vancouver Canucks</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right" class="active">56</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Chicago Blackhawks</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right" class="active">56</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Arizona Coyotes</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right" class="active">54</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Coloado Avalanche</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right" class="active">53</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Los Angeles Kings</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right" class="active">52</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>St. Louis Blues</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right" class="active">51</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Dallas Stars</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right" class="active">50</td></tr></table></body></html>

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Stat Leaders

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#227A92" colspan="6"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">NHL League Leaders - Updated: Jan 29, 2015</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Goals</td><td align="center" width="8%">G</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Assists</td><td align="center" width="8%">A</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/WAS.png"></td><td>1. A. Ovechkin</td><td align="center">29</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/NYR.png"></td><td>1. M. St. Louis</td><td align="center">42</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. J. Voracek</td><td align="center">27</td><td>2. C. Giroux</td><td align="center">40</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. R. Nash</td><td align="center">27</td><td>3. R. Umberger</td><td align="center">39</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. D. Perron</td><td align="center">26</td><td>4. S. Crosby</td><td align="center">36</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. M. Havlat</td><td align="center">26</td><td>5. R. Nugent-Hopkins</td><td align="center">36</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Points</td><td align="center" width="8%">P</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Plus/Minus</td><td align="center" width="8%">+/-</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/PIT.png"></td><td>1. S. Crosby</td><td align="center">61</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/LAK.png"></td><td>1. D. Doughty</td><td align="center">35</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. C. Giroux</td><td align="center">60</td><td>2. E. Staal</td><td align="center">24</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. M. St. Louis</td><td align="center">58</td><td>3. T. Gleason</td><td align="center">24</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. J. Skinner</td><td align="center">58</td><td>4. N. Grossmann</td><td align="center">23</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. A. Semin</td><td align="center">57</td><td>5. S. Voynov</td><td align="center">23</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Hits</td><td align="center" width="8%">H</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Penalty Minutes</td><td align="center" width="8%">PIM</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/CHI.png"></td><td>1. N. Hjalmarsson</td><td align="center">151</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/BOS.png"></td><td>1. A. McQuaid</td><td align="center">140</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. C. Glencross</td><td align="center">145</td><td>2. E. Boulton</td><td align="center">115</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. K. Alzner</td><td align="center">144</td><td>3. K. Bieksa</td><td align="center">110</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. E. Johnson</td><td align="center">132</td><td>4. M. Fraser</td><td align="center">99</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. A. Emelin</td><td align="center">132</td><td>5. C. McCormick</td><td align="center">96</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Goals Against Average</td><td align="center" width="8%">GAA</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Save %</td><td align="center" width="8%">SV%</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/CAR.png"></td><td>1. C. Ward</td><td align="center">2.14</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/CAR.png"></td><td>1. C. Ward</td><td align="center">.932</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. R. Luongo</td><td align="center">2.25</td><td>2. C. Price</td><td align="center">.926</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. S. Bobrovsky</td><td align="center">2.28</td><td>3. R. Luongo</td><td align="center">.924</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. C. Price</td><td align="center">2.29</td><td>4. S. Bobrovsky</td><td align="center">.922</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. K. Lehtonen</td><td align="center">2.35</td><td>5. K. Lehtonen</td><td align="center">.922</td></tr></table></body></html>

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Team Stats

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#227A92" colspan="10"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">St. Louis Blues Stats - 2015</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="30%">Skaters</td><td align="right" width="7%">GP</td><td align="right" width="7%">G</td><td align="right" width="7%">A</td><td align="right" width="7%">PTS</td><td align="right" width="8%">+/-</td><td align="right" width="10%">GW</td><td align="right" width="8%">PIM</td><td align="right" width="8%">SOG</td><td align="right" width="8%">SPCT</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>V. Tarasenko</td><td align="right">45</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>T. Oshie</td><td align="right">44</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">35</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>A. Steen</td><td align="right">43</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>D. Backes</td><td align="right">46</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">27</td><td align="right">-2</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>P. Elias</td><td align="right">40</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>J. Lehtera</td><td align="right">38</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">-1</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>M. Paajarvi</td><td align="right">35</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>R. Reaves</td><td align="right">38</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">-6</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>J. Schwartz</td><td align="right">41</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>P. Berglund</td><td align="right">44</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">23</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>M. Lapierre</td><td align="right">44</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">-6</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>J. Bouwmeester</td><td align="right">41</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>A. Pietrangelo</td><td align="right">46</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right">33</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>C. Porter</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>K. Shattenkirk</td><td align="right">41</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>P. Stastny</td><td align="right">44</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">27</td><td align="right">31</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>A. Larsson</td><td align="right">45</td><td align="right">2</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">-2</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>C. Butler</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">-5</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>I. Cole</td><td align="right">36</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">-5</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>P. Larsen</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">-3</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="30%">Goalies</td><td align="right" width="7%">GP</td><td align="right" width="7%">W</td><td align="right" width="7%">L</td><td align="right" width="7%">T</td><td align="right" width="8%">GAA</td><td align="right" width="10%">TOI</td><td align="right" width="8%">SV</td><td align="right" width="8%">SV%</td><td align="right" width="8%">SHO</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>B. Elliott</td><td align="right">37</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">2.69</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">.903</td><td align="right">1</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>J. Allen</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">3.04</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">.886</td><td align="right">1</td></tr></table></body></html>

[MizzouRah]

We head into the 2nd half of the season healthy and ready to put the mediocre first half behind us. There has been talk of trading for a top 4 D, although GM MizzouRah is confident they already have a playoff roster. "We need to perform like I know we can." MizzouRah said in a statement to the Post Dispatch.

Next up the Blues host the Nashville Predators who are 20-20-6 and 4 points out of a playoff spot.

[MizzouRah]

Not a good start to the 2nd half of the season as we lose 4-1 to Nashville. I scan the trade blocks.. not much out there that grabs me yet, many are older vet players who might be a good fit, but only at the right price and only if we are in a position to fight for a playoff spot close to the trade deadline.

We head out on the road after a disappointing 3-4 home stand. Maybe we need a road trip, who knows at this point.

(24-20-3)

[MizzouRah]

Three losses in a row. Carolina hands us a 4-1 loss. We came out hitting and played well in the first period, but we put Carolina on the PP 6 times and they score twice and add two more to send the Blues packing.

Jake Allen was great for a good part of the game, but Carolina took advantage of their PP chances.

Next up we head to Washington to take on Ovechkin and the Capitals.

(24-21-3)

[MizzouRah]

Tarasenko scores two goals as the Blues edge the Capitals, 5-4.

Finally.. the bleeding stops, we still didn't play a very good game though and on the flight back to St. Louis, I hit the phones.

I get Martin Brodeur's agent on the phone once again and we verbally ink him to a 1 year, $1.150 deal. Good news is, he's been training and will be ready to start in the next game vs Tampa Bay in St. Louis.

I waive D Chris Butler and was hoping he would clear waivers.. he doesn't as the Buffalo Sabres pick him up. Not much of a loss.. but now I'll need to sign another D for depth.

Last item is to check free agency and I offer D Joe Corvo a 1 year, 2-way deal at $0.550 as well as LW Ryan Jones a 1 year, $1.300 deal. This would add D depth and Ryan Jones would immediately head to the big club and start on the 4th line.

I also send LW Chris Porter back to the AHL and will go with Lehtera - Lapierre - Reaves on the 4th line for now. Porter has been decent, but Jones would add a bit more skill to that line. If we don't sign Jones, then we have youth depth in the AHL.

Tampa Bay is (27-19-5) and G Ben Bishop returns to St. Louis to take on Martin Brodeur.

(25-21-3)

[MizzouRah]

Blues squeak by Tampa Bay, 6-5 - Brodeur gets win #689

Martin Brodeur put on the Blue note for the first time in his 21 year - NHL career and would allow a goal on the very first shot from Tampa Bay. The Blues scoring was back in full force though as they would outlast the Lightning, 6-5 in front of a sell out crowd at the Scottrade Center.

"I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the team welcomed me and the fans were really loud tonight.", said Brodeur.

The Blues win their 2nd game in a row and are hopefully back on the right track in a very competitive Western Conference.

D Kevin Shattenkirk took a huge hit from Lightning D Jason Garrison and is out 3-4 weeks with a separated shoulder.

LW Ryan Jones agreed to terms and will start in the next game on the 4th line next to Lapierre and Reaves.

LW Chris Porter was traded to the Florida Panthers for a 2015 5th round pick. The Blues then traded their 2015 2nd (FLA), 5th (FLA) and 6th round picks to Anaheim for their 2015 2nd round pick.

Anaheim has been decimated by injuries and is in last place in the Western Conference.

Next up the Blues travel to Buffalo to take on newly acquired D Chris Butler and the Sabers. Buffalo is (19-28-4)

(26-21-3)

[MizzouRah]

Blues stay perfect in February.. shutout Buffalo, 5-0

Brian Elliott stopped all 38 Buffalo shots and Patrik Berglund scored two goals as the Blues get their 3rd shutout of the season. Blues win their 3rd game in a row and are 3-0 in February.

Next up they travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets. Columbus is 27-20-2 on the season.


(27-21-3)

[MizzouRah]

Late Rally lifts Columbus past Blues, 5-3 (EN)

Columbus started off on fire, taking a quick 2-0 over the Blues in the first 5 minutes of the game. The Blues would come back though, scoring the next 3 goals for a total of 5 goals scored in the first period for both teams combined. The 2nd period was all defense as neither team would score. Late in the 3rd period, TJ Oshie would take a goalie interference call and Columbus would capitalize with a PP goal and tie up the game. Only 48 seconds later Columbus would put the game away with another goal and the Blues were shocked taking the loss in what was a game of domination on the ice by the Blues. The Blues out shot Columbus 44-21.

Next up the Blues travel back to St. Louis as the Western Conference leading Chicago Blackhawks come to town. Chicago is 30-18-4 on the season and are fully healthy.

(27-22-3)

[MizzouRah]

Blues handle Blackhawks, 2-1 behind stellar goaltending!

Blues go down 1-0 early, but would tie the game at 1-1 after one period and then David Backes would put in the game winner early in the third period to edge the Blackhawks, 2-1. G Brian Elliott would save 39 out of 40 shots on goal. The Blues are now 3-0 against Chicago this season.

League notes: San Jose acquires RW Martin Frk and RW Mitch Callahan from Detroit for D Scott Hannan.

Next up for the Blues, Arizona will come to town with a record of 25-23-6.


(28-22-3)

[MizzouRah]

Coyotes down blues 4-3

Martin Brodeur started in his 2nd game as a Blue note and was shaky in goal, allowing 4 goals on 27 shots.

Blues hit the road the road next and will take on Tampa Bay, 28-23-5.


(28-23-3)

[MizzouRah]

Blues rebound with 3-1 win!

Blues defense was stingy, only allowing 21 shots and Elliott was stellar in goal as the Blues take care of the Lightning, 3-1.

Next up the Blues travel to Florida to take on the Panthers who are 30-15-9.


(29-23-3)

[MizzouRah]

Blues come up short, lose 2-1

Blues couldn't find a way to score on Panther's backup goalie, Al Montoya as he stopped 23 out of 24 shots. The game was tied 1-1 until late in the 3rd period when C Aleksander Barkov would score to put a W in the Panther's win column.

The Blues come home to take on the Dallas Stars who are 1 point ahead of the Blues at 30-24-2.


(29-24-3)

[MizzouRah]

Blues see stars.. lose 5-1

Dallas G Kari Lehtonen stopped 33 out of 34 shots and C Jason Spezza scored a hat trick as the Stars pick up another 2 points on their assault to the top of the Central Division. G Brian Elliott allowed 4 goals on just 18 shots and Brodeur allows a goal on just 2 shots.

Notes: Anaheim acquires D Mikko Vainonen (66) and G Marek Mazamec (73) and in return sends D Bryan Allen (80) to Nashville.

Blues waive G Martin Brodeur (84) and Boston picks him up. Blues management said in a statement they won't have much ice time for Brodeur or backup Jake Allen and needed to make room for call ups from the AHL. Brodeur had 1 win, 1 loss and played two games in relief of Elliott.

San Jose offers RW Tyler Kennedy (83) for Blues AHL D Joel Edmundson (70) and their 2015 2nd round pick. The Blues REJECT the trade.


Next up for the Blues, Boston comes to St. Louis with a record of 27-28-2.


(29-25-3)

[MizzouRah]

Bruins bruise Blues, but Blues hold on for 3-2 win!

Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester took a viscous hit from Patrice Bergeron and would leave early in the first period with a concussion. The Blues would go up 3-0 and then hold on for a 3-2 win. The Blues look to the farm club and call up FA signee Joe Corvo. Blues now have two of their top defensemen hurt as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh has the best record in the NHL, 36-16-6 (78 pts).


Blues team stats:
Record: 30-25-3 (63 pts) (7th)
Home: 20-10-0
Away: 10-15-3
L10: 6-4-0
GFPG: 3.121 (5th)
GAPG: 2.948 (20th)
PP%: 22.34 (3rd)
PK%: 80.34 (26th)

[MizzouRah]

Blues battle Penguins.. lose in shootout 4-3

Blues would go up 1-0 in the first period on a goal by Elias (15). The second period would belong to the Penguins on goals by Kunitz (22) and Malkin (27) to put the Penguins up 2-1 after two. Crosby would extend the lead to 3-1 netting his 31st goal of the season. The Blues would battle back on goals by Schwartz (11) and Stastny (7) to send the game into OT. No goals in OT and in the shootout Crosby would score the only goal to give Pittsburgh the 2 points.

All 3 regulation goals by Pittsburgh were on the power play.

Montreal comes to St. Louis for the last game of the home stand. Montreal is 28-23-8 in 9th place, just a point behind Columbus for the last playoff spot.


Blues team stats:
Record: 30-25-4 (64 pts) (7th)
Home: 20-10-1
Away: 10-15-3
L10: 5-4-1
GFPG: 3.119 (5th)
GAPG: 2.949 (21st)
P%: 22.34 (3rd)
PK%: 78.33 (30th)

[MizzouRah]

Note: I changed the camera from dynamic medium to ice, I just couldn't see my point men on dm view.

Blues win BIG, score 7 goals to beat Montreal, 7-2

Blues goal scorers were on fire tonight, netting 7 goals on Montreal and starting goaltender, Carey Price.

(I forgot to write down the goal scorers)

Next up the Blues travel to Winnipeg to take on the Jets who are 26-30-6.


(31-25-4)

[MizzouRah]

May the Schwartz be with you! Jaden Schwartz scores twice and the Blues coast to a 4-0 shutout over the Jets

The first period was quiet, no goals. In the second period, Schwartz (13) and Cole (2) scored for the Blues, 2-0. Berglund (14) and Schwartz (14) would score in the third period and Brian Elliott would get his 3rd shutout of the season.

Notes: Tampa Bay acquired D Jeff Petry from Edmonton, in return Edmonton acquired D Dan Milan and a 2016 2nd round draft pick.

The Blues travel to Edmonton to take on the Oilers. Edmonton is 26-31-5 (57pts) and 13th in the Western Conference.


Blues team stats:
Record: 32-25-4 (68 pts) (7th)
Home: 21-10-1
Away: 11-15-3
L10: 5-4-1
GFPG: 3.197 (4th)
GAPG: 2.885 (17th)
PP%: 23.47 (2nd)
PK%: 78.05 (30th)

[BYU 14]

Great job! This dynasty prompted me to get the game and I am glad I did. It got horrid reviews, but it has been my best experience of the series so far in terms of consistently fun game play.

Playing as the Kings, currently 6-2-3 and getting a great variety of games. Curiously though I am 4-0-0 on the road and 2-2-3 at home, must be all the SoCal distractions.

[MizzouRah]

Great job! This dynasty prompted me to get the game and I am glad I did. It got horrid reviews, but it has been my best experience of the series so far in terms of consistently fun game play.

Playing as the Kings, currently 6-2-3 and getting a great variety of games. Curiously though I am 4-0-0 on the road and 2-2-3 at home, must be all the SoCal distractions.

I'm glad someone is reading! :D

BeaGM is excellent so I don't really miss the other modes. The only big issue is the AHL teams don't play games. On the ice, it's a fantastic game. I'm much better at home, but I go up twice at home and have to play going down twice on the road - I play much better going up. :) GOOD LUCK!

[MizzouRah]

Blues stay hot, double up Edmonton, 4-2

The first period was tight checking and no goals were scored. In the second period goals were scored by STL-Lapierre (8), EDM-Gordon (9) and STL-Tarasenko (24), Blues lead 2-1. The third period saw three total goals, STL-Berglund (13), STL-Stastny (8) and EDM-Hall (26), final score Blues - 4 Oilers - 2.

After the game, Blues GM MizzouRah received a call from the San Jose Sharks GM offering C Tyler Kennedy (83) in return for AHL RW Cody Beach (69) and the Blues 2015 2nd Round Pick (from ANA). A spokesman from the Blues front office said the trade was turned down quickly.

The Blues travel to Vancouver to take on the Canucks who are 32-21-9 (73pts) and are in 3rd place in the Western Conference. This is the last game before the trade deadline.

Speaking of trade deadline, the only player on the block that is gaining interest from the Blues GM, is New Jersey Devils 42 year old RW Jaromir Jagr (86). Jagr has 18 goals and 42 assists (50 pts) on the season for New Jersey, a team who is still in the playoff picture. Reports are New Jersey is looking for a top 4 D or a top 6 F with high potential.

"He would look great in a Blue Note, but our depth at defense is lacking and we really do not want to depart with our younger players." said GM MizzouRah when asked about the possibility of Jagr coming to St. Louis. "If the right deal was in place, we would definitely entertain any offers." he added.

The trade deadline is an exciting time for teams looking to upgrade, but the Blues are back to winning hockey, I'm not sure you want to mess with the chemistry this late in the season. Jaromir Jagr is a proven veteran player though and I'm sure the fans would cheer his arrival if a deal was to get done. -STLTODAY.com


Blues team stats:
Record: 33-25-4 (70 pts) (7th)
Home: 21-10-1
Away: 12-15-3
L10: 6-3-1
GFPG: 3.210 (4th)
GAPG: 2.871 (15th)
PP%: 23.23 (2nd)
PK%: 78.40 (30th)

[MizzouRah]

Blues win it OT, 6-5 over Vancouver

Blues score 26 seconds into the first period, Shattenkirk (6) Vancouver would tie it up H. Sedin (13), Blues would take the lead on a goal by Berglund (16) and then Steen (21) would put them on top 3-1, Vrbata (26) would score to end the first period, 3-2. Vancouver would strike three times in the 2nd period, Burrows (16) (17) and Higgins (24), Canucks up 5-3 after two. Blues would tie the game on goals by Jones (1) and Steen (22) and the game would go into OT. David Backes would score his (18th) to give the Blues a 6-5 win!

Trade Deadline News:

PHI - acquires G Jonas Gustavsson (82) and 2015 2nd Round Pick (DET)
DET - 2015 1st Round Pick (PHI)

NSH - acquires C Horcoff (81) and D Gonchar (81)
DAL - acquires LW Kirkland (64), RW Cehlin (72) and D Aronson (63)

SJ - acquires 2016 2nd Round Pick (ARZ)
ARZ - acquires C Kennedy (83)

VAN - acquires LW Heatley (83)
ANA - acquires G Markstrom (82) and D Liberati (58)

Blues acquire RW Jaromir Jagr
The Blues ink a last minute deal, acquiring RW Jaromir Jagr (86) from New Jersey and send D Thomas Vannelli (65) and the Blues 2016 3rd Round Pick. Jaromir Jagr has 18 goals and 42 assists this season for the Devils, good for 60 points. Thomas Vannelli was a 2nd round pick, 47th overall for the Blues in 2013. Jagr is expected to play RW on the 3rd line with LW Schwartz (injured) and C Berglund.

Blues GM, MizzouRah commented on the trade, "We feel Vannelli has a lot of promise as a future NHL player, but adding someone like Jaromir Jagr to this team instantly improves the club as a whole, I think his career speaks for itself and I know he fill fit right in with this team. I know the team is just as excited as our front office is awaiting his arrival tomorrow."

Jagr will meet up with the Blues in Philadelphia as they take on the Flyers next.


Blues team stats:
Record: 34-25-4 (72 pts) (5th)
Home: 21-10-1
Away: 13-15-3
L10: 6-3-1
GFPG: 3.254 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.905 (19th)
PP%: 22.77 (3rd)
PK%: 77.34 (30th)

[MizzouRah]

Blues lose in the shootout, 2-1

The flyers would score the only goal in the first period, Gordon (8). The second period was defense and goal tending, as neither team scored. With less than a minute to play, the Blues took a penalty and would pull Elliott to even up the sides, Steen would score on a slapshot near the left faceoff circle to net his 23rd goal of the season and the Blues would tie the game 1-1 with 21.1 seconds left. Neither team would score in OT and the Flyers Read would score the only shootout goal to give the Flyers the 2 points.

The Blues head to Toronto for the last game of the road trip. Toronto is 34-25-6 (7th).


Blues team stats:
Record: 34-25-5 (73 pts) (4th)
Home: 21-10-1
Away: 13-15-4
L10: 6-2-2
GFPG: 3.219 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.875 (18th)
PP%: 22.33 (3rd)
PK%: 77.86 (30th)

[MizzouRah]

Blues over power Maple Leafs, 3-2

Blues would come out in the first period with two goals, Steen (24) and Stastny (9). The second period's only goal was from Lupul (27), 2-1 Blues after two periods. Backes (19) would score and then Clarkson (19) and the game would end in the Blues favor, 3-2.

The Blues head home to face Winnipeg (27-33-6) who are 12th in the Western Conference.


Blues team stats:
Record: 35-25-5 (75 pts) (4th)
Home: 21-10-1
Away: 14-15-4
L10: 6-2-2
GFPG: 3.215 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.862 (18th)
PP%: 22.86 (3rd)
PK%: 78.20 (30th)

[MizzouRah]

Jets fly high, beat Blues 2-1

Blues start off up 1-0 after one period on a goal by Berglund (17). The Jets tie it up in the second period on a goal by Perreault (7). Little would score his 12th goal of the season and give Winnipeg the W.

Philadelphia comes to town next (44-23-1) (89pts) (2nd in the Eastern Conference).


Blues team stats:
Record: 35-26-5 (75 pts) (4th)
Home: 21-11-1
Away: 14-15-4
L10: 6-2-2
GFPG: 3.182 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.848 (17th)
PP%: 22.64 (3rd)
PK%: 78.36 (30th)

[MizzouRah]

Blues rebound, beat Flyers 4-2

Jaromir Jagr scores his first goal as a Blue (19) to put the Blues up 1-0, Lecavalier (27) scores on the PP and then Read (18) scores to put the Flyers up 2-1 after one. In the second period Backes (20) and Berglund (18) score as the Blues take a 3-2 lead after two. Backes (21) would add an empty netter and the Blues would beat the Flyers 4-2.

Next up Minnesota comes to St. Louis with a record of (36-23-9) good for 81 points and 2nd in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Steen (sore knee - 6 days)
Bouwmesster (concussion - 8 days)
Oshie (broken nose - 8 days)

Blues team stats:
Record: 36-26-5 (77 pts) (4th)
Home: 22-11-1
Away: 14-15-4
L10: 6-1-2
GFPG: 3.194 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.836 (17th)
PP%: 23.36 (3rd)
PK%: 77.78 (30th)

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Blues go Wild, beat Minnesota 5-3

Tarasenko would get the Blues on the board scoring his 25th of the season, then Lapierre would score his 9th, Blues up 2-0 after one period. Schwartz would give the Blues a comfortable 3-0 lead scoring his 15th, then Minnesota would come storming back with goals from Parise (35) (PP), Pominville (27) and Parise again (36), Lapierra would add his 10th and the Blues would take a 4-3 lead into the 3rd period. Ian Cole would add his 3rd goal of the season and the Blues would hold off the Wild, 5-3.

Next up the Blues hit the road and will head to Dallas to take on the Stars (36-30-3) (75pts) (8th).

Injuries:
Steen (sore knee - 5 days)
Bouwmesster (concussion - 7 days)
Oshie (broken nose - 7 days) (cleared to play)
Shattenkirk (pending evaluation)

Blues team stats:
Record: 37-26-5 (79 pts) (3rd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 14-15-4
L10: 7-1-2
GFPG: 3.221 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.838 (16th)
PP%: 23.36 (3rd)
PK%: 77.37 (30th)

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Blues reach .500 on the road, beat Dallas 3-2

Blues Paul Stastny would open the scoring for the Blues, scoring his 10th goal on a Penalty Shot after he was pulled down on a breakaway. Lapierre (11) would put the Blues up 2-0. Peverley would score his 10th to put the Stars on the board and just 42 seconds later, Jagr would put the Blues back on top by 2, scoring his 20th goal of the season. No goals in the second period. Dallas would pull their goalie late in the third period and Garbutt would score his 6th, but that was it for Dallas as Jake Allen saved 36 out of 38 shots on goal.

Next up for the Blues on this road trip is the Calgary Flames. Calgary is (34-26-9) (77 pts) good for 7th place in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Steen (sore knee - 3 days/can play)
Bouwmesster (concussion - 5 days)
Oshie (broken nose - 5 days/can play)
Shattenkirk (sore shoulder - 9 days)

Blues team stats:
Record: 38-26-5 (81 pts) (3rd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 15-15-4
L10: 8-1-1
GFPG: 3.268 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.826 (14th)
PP%: 23.75 (3rd)
PK%: 77.86 (30th)

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Ty Rattie scores his first NHL goal as Blues put out the Flames, 6-3

Ty Rattie scores his first NHL goal and then Blues would lead Calgary 1-0 after one period. Oshie (17) finally gets it going and gives the Blues the lead, Setoguchi scores his 25th and Schwartz (16) to put the Blues up 3-1, Setoguchi scores again, his 26th and after two periods the Blues lead 3-2. Tarasenko (26) scores but Giordano (11) scores to keep it a one goal game. Jagr (21) would score his second goal in a Blue note and Oshie (18) would add an empty netter to gives the Blues a win.

Next up the Blues travel to Winnipeg to take on the Jets. Winnipeg is 29-35-6 good for 64 points and 12th place in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Steen (sore knee - 1 days/can play)
Bouwmesster (concussion - 3 days)
Oshie (broken nose - 3 days/can play)
Shattenkirk (sore shoulder - 6 days)

Blues team stats:
Record: 39-26-5 (83 pts) (3rd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 16-15-4
L10: 8-1-1
GFPG: 3.257 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.829 (T14th)
PP%: 26.85 (2nd)
PK%: 78.01 (30th)

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Jets win in a shootout over the Blues, 5-4

The Blues would score first, Corrvo (1) to put Blues on top 1-0, Scheifele scores his 18th and the first period end with the score tied 1-1. Blues go back on top on a goal by Pietrangelo (8) and then Backes (22) would put the Blues up 3-1 after two. In the third period the Jets get goals from Kane (24), Thorburn (4) and Perreault (8) and go up 4-3 over the Blues. Oshie would score his 19th of the season with less than a minute left in the game to end regulation at 4-4. No team would score in OT and the Jets get the two points, beating the Blues in the shootout.

Next up the Blues head to Minnesota to take on the Wild. Minnesota is 38-24-9 on the season good for 85 points and 2nd place over the Blues in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Shattenkirk (sore shoulder - 3 days)

Blues team stats:
Record: 39-26-6 (84 pts) (3rd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 16-15-5
L10: 7-1-2
GFPG: 3.268 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.845 (14th)
PP%: 24.78 (2nd)
PK%: 78.62 (29th)

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Blues go WILD with 5 goals, top Minnesota 5-3

Newly acquired Jaromir Jagr puts the Blues on the board with his 22nd goal of the season, the Wild strike back with a goal from Niederreiter (21) and Lapierre would put the Blues back on top 2-1 with his 12th goal of the season. In the second period, the Blues would take a 3-1 lead on a goal by Backes (23), Minnesota answers on a goal by Pominville (25) but Jagr would once again score his 23rd of the season and the Blues would lead 4-2 heading into the third period. Tarasenko (27) scores to give the Blues a 5-2 lead and Minnesota would add one last goal, from Brodziak (2) to end the game at 5-3.

The Blues head to Detroit next to take on the Red Wings. Detroit is (30-33-7) on the season, good for 67pts and 13th place in the Eastern Conference.

Injuries:
Shattenkirk (sore shoulder - 3 days/can play)

Blues team stats:
Record: 40-26-6 (86 pts) (2nd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 17-15-5
L10: 7-1-2
GFPG: 3.292 (2nd)
GAPG: 2.847 (14th)
PP%: 25.44 (2nd)
PK%: 78.35 (29th)

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Blues shutout Red Wings, 3-0

Jake Allen got the start and he didn't disappoint, stopping all 31 shots he faced. Tarasenko (28) and Oshie (20) got the Blues up 2-0 after one period. Schwartz would add his 17th goal of the season in the second period and that would be it as no goals were scored in the third period and the Blues shutout the Red Wings, 3-0.

The Blues head to Pittsburgh to take on the best team in the NHL. Pittsburgh is 47-17-8 on the season, good for a league leading 102 points.

Injuries:
None

Blues team stats:
Record: 41-26-6 (88 pts) (2nd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 18-15-5
L10: 7-1-2
GFPG: 3.288 (2nd)
GAPG: 2.808 (14th)
PP%: 25.22 (2nd)
PK%: 78.67 (29th)

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Ending the road trip on a "high" Note, Blues beat Penguins, 3-2

Paajarvi (12) would get the Blues on the board, 1-0 and that's how the first period would end. Kunitz would score his 30th goal of the season to tie the game, but Stastny scores his 11th to put Blues back on top, 2-1 after two. Elias (17) would score to put the Blues up 3-1 but Pittsburgh would get one more goal by Goc (11) but it wasn't enough as the Blues win, 3-2.

Blues come home and will face Columbus (43-28-3) (89pts - 5th place in the Eastern Conference)

Injuries:
Jagr (strained hamstring - 5 days)
Backes (sore hip - 4 days)

Blues team stats:
Record: 42-26-6 (90pts) (2nd)
Home: 23-11-1
Away: 19-15-5
L10: 8-1-1
GFPG: 3.297 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.797 (13th)
PP%: 25.21 (2nd)
PK%: 78.95 (29th)

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Columbus Blue"Jackets" the Blues, 6-3

Columbus would go up 1-0 on a PP goal by Johansen (21), Pietrangelo (9) would tie the game at 1 at the end of one period. Letesta (7) and Skille (21) score to take a 3-1 lead but Paajarvi (13) gets the Blues within one goal after two periods. Dubinsky (21) would put Columbus back up 2 goals, 4-2. Berglund (19) would get the Blues back to within 1 goal, but Johansen (22) would score on the PP again and Foligno (11) would seal the game, 6-3.

Vancouver comes to town to face the Blues, Vancouver is 37-26-12 on the season, good for 86 points and 5th place in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Jagr (strained hamstring - 3 days/can play)
Backes (sore hip - 3 days/can play)
Larssen (pending evaluation)

Blues team stats:
Record: 42-27-6 (90pts) (2nd)
Home: 23-12-1
Away: 19-15-5
L10: 7-2-1
GFPG: 3.280 (T1st)
GAPG: 2.840 (14th)
PP%: 25.00 (2nd)
PK%: 77.92 (30th)

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Blues back on track, beat Vancouver 4-1

Jake Allen got the start and didn't disappoint, stopping 25 out of 26 shots. Dorsett (7) would score the first and only goal of the game for Vancouver and Backes (24) would tie the game at 1 after one period. Elias would score his 18th of the season and the Blues go up 2-1 after two periods. Oshie would score his 21st and 22nd goals of the season as the Blues coast to a 4-1 victory.

Next up for the Blues, Calgary comes to town with a record of 37-31-9 good for 83 points and 9th place in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Larssen (sore foot - 2 days/can play)

Blues team stats:
Record: 43-27-6 (92pts) (2nd)
Home: 24-12-1
Away: 19-15-5
L10: 8-1-1
GFPG: 3.289 (1st)
GAPG: 2.816 (14th)
PP%: 24.59 (2nd)
PK%: 78.21 (30th)

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Flames shutout Blues, 3-0

Karri Ramo, playing for the injured Jonas Hiller, stopped all 25 Blues shots he faced, stoning the top scoring team in the NHL, 3-0. No goals scored in the first period, but in the second period, Backlund (18) PP and Stajan (11) would score for the Flames. In the third period, McGrattan (2) would add an empty net goal and the Flames gain 2 points in the Western Conference to put them in a tie for 8th place with Dallas.

Speaking of Dallas, the Blues head on the road to take on the Dallas Stars, Dallas is 40-32-5 on the season, good for 85 points and tied for 8th place with Calgary for that last playoff spot.

Injuries:
Larsson (sore foot - 1 day/can play)

Blues team stats:
Record: 43-28-6 (92pts) (2nd)
Home: 24-13-1
Away: 19-15-5
L10: 7-2-1
GFPG: 3.247 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.818 (14th)
PP%: 24.59 (2nd)
PK%: 78.13 (30th)

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Blues see Stars, lose 5-3

Jake Allen would get the start in goal for the Blues, but he couldn't handle the sharpshooting Stars snipers.

Benn (35) of the Stars would get the only goal of the first period, scoring on the worst penalty killing unit in the NHL. Jagr (24) would score on the power play for the Blues to tie the game at 1 into the second period. Seguin would get his 30th and 31st goals of the season to give the Stars a 3-1 lead, Stastny (12) scored to pull the Blues within one goal but Sceviour (12) would give the Stars a 4-2 lead and Hemsky (16) would score on the power play to give the Stars a 5-3 lead after two periods. Berglund (20) would score for the Blues, but the game would end, 5-3 in favor of Dallas.

The Blues head to Chicago next to take on the Blackhawks. Chicago is 46-26-6 with 98 points and lead the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Tarasenko (pending evaluation)

Blues team stats:
Record: 43-29-6 (92pts) (3rd)
Home: 24-13-1
Away: 19-16-5
L10: 6-3-1
GFPG: 3.244 (2nd)
GAPG: 2.846 (16th)
PP%: 24.80 (2nd)
PK%: 77.30 (30th)

Blues make playoffs!!! Despite the loss, the Blues have secured a playoff spot behind the Kings and the Blackhawks. Only 4 games left for the Blues to try and improve on the 3rd spot in the Western Conference.

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Blues survive Chicago, beat the Blackhawks 4-2

Chicago came our firing, Oduya scores his 6th goal of the season, Chicago takes a 1-0 lead. Next three goals were scored by the Blues, Lapierre (13), Backes (25) and Jagr (25), Blues would lead 3-1 after the first period. Oshie (23) had the only goal of the second period and the Blues would lead Chiacgo 4-1. In the third period, Richards would score his 28th of the season and that's how the game would end, 4-2 in favor of the Blues.

St. Louis heads home and Winnipeg comes to town with a 32-41-6 record, good for 70 points and 12th place in the Western Conference.

Injuries:
Tarasenko (sore hip - 5 days)

Blues team stats:
Record: 44-29-6 (94pts) (3rd)
Home: 24-13-1
Away: 20-16-5
L10: 6-3-1
GFPG: 3.253 (1st)
GAPG: 2.835 (15th)
PP%: 24.60 (2nd)
PK%: 77.30 (30th)

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Blues shoot down Jets in shootout, 4-3

The Blues would start out with a 2-0 lead thanks to goals by Oshie (24) and Rattie (2). Lapierre scores his 14th and the Blues go up 3-0 early in the 2nd period. Scheifele (20) scores and after two the Blues lead 3-1. Winnipeg scores the next two goals, Wheeler (27) and Little (16) and the game would end tied, 3-3. No scoring in the OT and the Backes would put home the shootout winner, 4-3.

Chicago comes to St. Louis to take on the Blues. Chicago is 47-27-6, with 100 points and in 1st place in the Western Conference. A win by the Blackhawks will secure the Western Conference Championship.

Injuries:
Tarasenko (sore hip - 3 days/can play)

Blues team stats:
Record: 45-29-6 (96pts) (3rd)
Home: 25-13-1
Away: 20-16-5
L10: 6-3-1
GFPG: 3.250 (1st)
GAPG: 2.838 (16th)
PP%: 23.85 (2nd)
PK%: 76.65 (30th)

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Blackhawks prevail, 3-1 win Western Conference title!

The Blues came out on fire, Backes scoring his 26th goal of the season, Kane would tie the game at 1, scoring his 29th of the season. No goals were scored in the second period, but it was all Chicago in the third, with goals from Lakore (3) and Saad (15). Chicago wins 3-1.

We face Minnesota in a meaningless game, but I'm keeping my playoff starting roster this game so maybe we get go out on a positive vibe. LAST GAME OF THE SEASON.

Injuries:
Tarasenko (sore hip - 1 day/can play)

Blues team stats:
Record: 45-30-6 (96pts) (3rd)
Home: 25-14-1
Away: 20-16-5
L10: 6-4-0
GFPG: 3.222 (3rd)
GAPG: 2.840 (16th)
PP%: 23.66 (2nd)
PK%: 76.79 (30th)

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Minnesota runs WILD in St. Louis

In the final game of the regular season Minnesota scores first, Niederreiter scoring his 23rd goal of the season, early in the 2nd period. TJ Oshie scores his 25th of the season to tie the game 1-1 after two periods. Minnesota would get two more goals in the 3rd period, Coyle (16) and Cooke (7) and the Blues would lose another game 3-1.

The season comes to an end and the Blues would finish 3rd with 96 points and a record of 45-31-6.

UP NEXT - season stats and the 2015 NHL Playoffs!

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2014-15 League Leaders

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#227A92" colspan="6"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">NHL League Leaders - Updated: Apr 12, 2015</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Goals</td><td align="center" width="8%">G</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Assists</td><td align="center" width="8%">A</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/WAS.png"></td><td>1. A. Ovechkin</td><td align="center">53</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/NYR.png"></td><td>1. M. St. Louis</td><td align="center">64</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. R. Nash</td><td align="center">53</td><td>2. N. Backstrom</td><td align="center">62</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. J. Tavares</td><td align="center">49</td><td>3. C, Giroux</td><td align="center">60</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. Z. Parise</td><td align="center">41</td><td>4. A. Kopitar</td><td align="center">60</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. J. Voracek</td><td align="center">39</td><td>5. E. Staal</td><td align="center">58</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Points</td><td align="center" width="8%">P</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Plus/Minus</td><td align="center" width="8%">+/-</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/PIT.png"></td><td>1. S. Crosby</td><td align="center">93</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/LAK.png"></td><td>1. D. Doughty</td><td align="center">53</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. A. Ovechkin</td><td align="center">93</td><td>2. S. Voynov</td><td align="center">41</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. A. Kopitar</td><td align="center">92</td><td>3. A. Kopitar</td><td align="center">40</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. N. Backstrom</td><td align="center">91</td><td>4. E. Staal</td><td align="center">33</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. C. Giroux</td><td align="center">91</td><td>5. R. Peverley</td><td align="center">31</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Penalty Minutes</td><td align="center" width="8%">PIM</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Hits</td><td align="center" width="8%">H</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/BOS.png"></td><td>1. A. McQuaid</td><td align="center">222</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/CGY.png"></td><td>1. C. Glencross</td><td align="center">257</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. E. Boulton</td><td align="center">184</td><td>2. K. Alzner</td><td align="center">249</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. M. Fraser</td><td align="center">184</td><td>3. N. Hjalmarsson</td><td align="center">245</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. K. Bieksa</td><td align="center">184</td><td>4. R. Suter</td><td align="center">243</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. C. McCormick</td><td align="center">167</td><td>5. B. Seabrook</td><td align="center">238</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2" width="42%">Wins</td><td align="center" width="8%">W</td><td colspan="2" width="42%">Goals Against Average</td><td align="center" width="8%">GAA</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/PHI.png"></td><td>1. S. Mason</td><td align="center">44</td><td align="center" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="10%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/nhl/FLA.png"></td><td>1. R. Luongo</td><td align="center">2.23</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2. R. Luongo</td><td align="center">41</td><td>2. C. Crawford</td><td align="center">2.31</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3. M. Fleury</td><td align="center">41</td><td>3. S. Varlamov</td><td align="center">2.41</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4. C. Crawford</td><td align="center">40</td><td>4. K. Lehtonen</td><td align="center">2.41</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5. N. Backstrom</td><td align="center">39</td><td>5. M. Fleury</td><td align="center">2.43</td></tr></table></body></html>

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2014-15 Team Stats

<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#227A92" colspan="10"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">St. Louis Blues Stats - 2015</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="30%">Skaters</td><td align="right" width="7%">GP</td><td align="right" width="7%">G</td><td align="right" width="7%">A</td><td align="right" width="7%">PTS</td><td align="right" width="8%">+/-</td><td align="right" width="10%">GW</td><td align="right" width="8%">PIM</td><td align="right" width="8%">SOG</td><td align="right" width="8%">SPCT</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>V. Tarasenko</td><td align="right">78</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">43</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>D. Backes</td><td align="right">81</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">48</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>J. Jagr</td><td align="right">80</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">46</td><td align="right">71</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>T. Oshie</td><td align="right">79</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">50</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>A. Steen</td><td align="right">75</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">38</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>P. Berglund</td><td align="right">80</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">45</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>P. Elias</td><td align="right">76</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">20</td><td align="right">38</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>J. Schwartz</td><td align="right">76</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">18</td><td align="right">35</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>M. Lapierre</td><td align="right">72</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">-2</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>M. Paajarvi</td><td align="right">70</td><td align="right">13</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>P. Stastny</td><td align="right">80</td><td align="right">12</td><td align="right">41</td><td align="right">53</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>R. Reaves</td><td align="right">67</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">16</td><td align="right">-1</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>A. Pietrangelo</td><td align="right">82</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">42</td><td align="right">51</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>K. Shattenkirk</td><td align="right">64</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">26</td><td align="right">32</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>J. Bouwmeester</td><td align="right">64</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">29</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>A. Larsson</td><td align="right">76</td><td align="right">4</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">28</td><td align="right">-5</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>I. Cole</td><td align="right">72</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right">25</td><td align="right">-7</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>J. Corvo</td><td align="right">15</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">9</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>R. Jones</td><td align="right">23</td><td align="right">1</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>B. Lee</td><td align="right">38</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right">11</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="30%">Goalies</td><td align="right" width="7%">GP</td><td align="right" width="7%">W</td><td align="right" width="7%">L</td><td align="right" width="7%">T</td><td align="right" width="8%">GAA</td><td align="right" width="10%">TOI</td><td align="right" width="8%">SV</td><td align="right" width="8%">SV%</td><td align="right" width="8%">SHO</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>B. Elliott</td><td align="right">66</td><td align="right">34</td><td align="right">22</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">2.65</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">.907</td><td align="right">3</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>J. Allen</td><td align="right">19</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right">8</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">2.78</td><td align="right"></td><td align="right"></td><td align="right">.900</td><td align="right">2</td></tr></table></body></html>

[MizzouRah]

2014-15 Playoff Tree

St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars
Arizona Coyotes vs Vancouver Canucks
Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche

New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadians
Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

[MizzouRah]

St. Louis Blues (45-31-6) vs Minnesota Wild (43-30-9)

G - (STL) Tarasenko (28) - (MIN) Parise (41)
A - (STL) Jagr (46) - (MIN) Granlund (47)
P - (STL) Jagr (71) - (MIN) Parise (84)
+/- (STL) Pietrangelo (28) - (MIN) Vanek (12)

Goalies: (STL) Elliott (2.65 GAA - .907%) - (MIN) Backstrom (2.51 GAA - .916%)

GFPG: (STL) 3.195 (4) - (MIN) 3.061 (5)
GAPG: (STL) 2.841 (16) - (MIN) 2.707 (10)
PP%: (STL) 23.48% (2) - (MIN) 24.58% (1)
PK%: (STL) 77.19 (30) - (MIN) 87.43% (1)

Injuries: (STL) NONE - (MIN) Parise [out], Vanek [can play], Schroeder [can play]


On paper, Minnesota looks like a better team than the Blues. They are the best power play and penalty killing team in the NHL. Their best player, Zach Parise, is out with a broken nose and might not return in this series. The Blues will have their work cut out for them in this series and will need to improve on their penalty killing if they are to move on in the playoffs.

There is no doubt this series could go either way, but we are healthy and Minnesota is missing Parise, so that should give us the lift in this series. I think we win in 6 games.

[MizzouRah]

Other Scores:

LA 4 - 1 COL (LA leads 1-0)
CHI 3 - 2 DAL (CHI leads 1-0)
FLA 3 - 2 CAR (FLA leads 1-0)
PIT 1 - 7 CBJ (CBJ leads 1-0)

St. Louis and Minnesota have WILD night, Blues escape 7-5

The goal lamps were lit a total of 12 times in Game 1, the Blues would score first, a goal from Stastny (1). Haula (1) would answer for the Wild, but the Blues would get the next two from Steen (1) and Schwartz (1), after one period the Blues were on top 3-1. Berglund would score his 1st of the playoffs to put the Blues up 4-1, but Minnesota wouldn't surrender as Fontaine would score his 1st to get the score 4-2 in favor of the Blues after two periods. Six goals in the third period as Pominville (1) would make it 4-3 Blues. Schwartz scores his 2nd of the night putting the Blues back up by 2, 5-3. Koiva (1) and Vanek (1) score to tie the game at 5, but Steen would score the game winner, his 2nd of the game and Shattenkirk (1) would add an empty netter as the Blues would win Game 1, 7-5.

* Schwartz - 2 goals
** Steen - 2 goals
*** Vanek - 1 goal, 2 assists

STL - 38 shots
MIN - 20 shots

Other Scores:

ARZ 1 - 2 VAN (VAN leads 1-0)
TOR 0 - 2 MTL (MTL leads 1-0)
NYR 0 - 1 PHI (PHI leads 1-0)

LA 0 - 1 COL (series tied 1-1)
CHI 1 - 4 DAL (series tied 1-1)
FLA 2 - 5 CAR (series tied 1-1)
PIT 6 - 5 CBJ (series tied 1-1)

Game 2 in St. Louis (STL leads 1-0)
Parise has been cleared to play and will go in Game 2 for Minnesota, so much for that.

[MizzouRah]

Blues take control of series, clamp down on Minnesota, 4-1

Both teams would come out more cautious on defense and Berglund (2) would get the Blues on the board, 1-0. Pietrangelo (1) would score to put the Blues up 2-0. Granlund would get Minnesota within 1 goal, netting his 1st of the series (short handed) and after one period, the Blues lead 2-1. The Blues would not allow a shot on goal in the second period and Berglund would add his 3rd of the series, putting the Blues up 3-1 after two. Lapierre (1) would score the only goal of the third period and the Blues would coast to a 4-1 and take a 2-0 lead in the series.

* Berglund - 2 goals
** Pietrangelo - 1 goal
*** Elliott - 1.01 GAA/95% SV%

STL - 32 shots
MIN - 21 shots

Other Scores:

ARZ 3 - 2 VAN (series tied 1-1)
TOR 4 - 1 MTL (series tied 1-1)
NYR 5 - 3 PHI (series tied 1-1)

COL 2 - 3 LA (LA leads 2-1)
DAL 3 - 4 CHI (CHI leads 2-1)
CAR 3 - 2 FLA (CAR leads 2-1)
CBJ 3 - 4 PIT (PIT leads 2-1)

Game 3 shifts to Minnesota (STL leads 2-0)
Neither team has commented on any changes and if there are any, it will likely be a game time decision.

[CraigSca]

Todd, is this the furthest you've gotten in a replay like this? Following along!

[MizzouRah]

Todd, is this the furthest you've gotten in a replay like this? Following along!

For NHL 13, I played two full seasons I just never wrote a dynasty about it.

Thanks for reading along!

[MizzouRah]

Minnesota rebounds at home, beat Blues 5-2

Minnesota gets the crowd going, Brodziak (1) scores to put the Wild up 1-0. Reaves (1) scores for the Blues to tie the game, but Pomminville would score his 2nd goal of the series to put Minnesota up 2-1 after one period. In the second period, Schwartz (3) would score one of the coolest goals I've seen in the NHL series - Shattenkirk would shoot the puck, which would bounce off a Wild player's stick and the bounce up, hit Schwartz in the jersey and then off of Backstrom's shoulder into the goal - I replayed it at least 5 times. Parise would score his 1st of the series on the power play to put Minnesota up 3-2 heading into the third period. Suter (1) would score another power play goal and Koivu (2) would add an empty netter to give Minnesota their first win of the series, 5-2.

* Parise - 1 goal/2 assists
** Backstrom - 2.00 GAA/94 SV%/35 Saves
*** Vanek - 3 assists

MIN - 28 shots
STL - 37 shots

Zach Parise would leave the game in the third period with an undisclosed injury and is OUT for at least Game 4. A huge blow again for Minnesota.

Other Scores:

VAN 2 - 3 ARZ (ARZ leads 2-1)
MTL 4 - 1 TOR (MTL leads 2-1)
PHI 3 - 4 NYR (NYR leads 2-1)

COL 3 - 2 LA (series tied 2-2)
DAL 5 - 4 CHI (series tie 2-2)
CAR 3 - 2 FLA (CAR leads 3-1)
CBJ 2 - 5 PIT (PIT leads 3-1)

Game 4 in Minnesota (STL leads 2-1)

[MizzouRah]

Blues win 3-1, take control of the series

Vladimir Tarasenko scores his first goal of the playoffs, a power play goal and the Blues come out fighting, 1-0 after one period. Koivu (3) scores to tie the game and Berglund scores his 4th to put the Blues back on top, 2-1 after two periods. In the third period, Pietrangelo scores a power play goal, his 2nd goal of the playoffs and the Blues beat Minnesota, 3-1 and go up 3 games to 1 in this best of 7 series.

* Elliott - 1.01 GAA/96 SV%/28 Saves
** Stastny - 2 assists
*** Koivu - 1 goal

MIN - 29 shots
STL - 35 shots

Matt Cooke left the game for Minnesota and is out pending evaluation. Zach Parise is also out with a broken nose.

Other Scores:

VAN 2 - 3 ARZ (ARZ leads 3-1)
MTL 2 - 3 TOR (series tied 2-2)
PHI 3 - 2 NYR (series tied 2-2)

LA 4 - 3 COL (LA leads 3-2)
CHI 9 - 2 DAL (CHI leads 3-2)
FLA 0 - 2 CAR (CAR wins 4-1)
PIT 6 - 5 CBJ (PIT wins 4-1)

Game 5 goes back to St. Louis and Minnesota faces elimination.

[MizzouRah]

Backstrom perfect, Minnesota shuts out St. Louis, 3-0

Minnesota would get on the board, a power play goal by Coyle (1). No goals in the second period, but in the third period Spurgeon (1) would scrore to put Minnesota up 2-0. Niederreiter would add his first of the series, scoring and empty netter and sending this series back to Minnesota for game 6.

Minnesota had 5 power plays and the Blues had none.

* Backstrom - 0.00 GAA/21 SV/100 SV%
** Elliott - 2.02 GAA/29 SV/93 SV%
*** Coyle - 1 goal/1 assist

STL - 21 shots
MIN - 32 shots

Matt Cooke is out (hamstring) and Zach Parise is still out with a broken nose.

Other Scores:

ARZ 2 - 1 VAN (ARZ win 4-1)
TOR 3 - 2 MTL (TOR leads 3-2)
NYR 2 - 3 PHI (PHI leads 3-2)

COL 1 - 4 LA (LA wins 4-2)
DAL 4 - 0 CHI (series tied 3-3)

Game 6 in Minnesota with the Blues leading (3-2).

[MizzouRah]

Blues advance to next round, win 5-2 over the Wild

Alexander Steen would have a fantastic night as he scores the first two goals of the game, #3 and #4 to put the Blues up 2-0 (the first goal was in :52 after the start of the game), Granlund (2) and Vanek (2) both score to tie the game 2-2 after one period. Stastny (2) scores on the power play and Elias scores his first goal of the season and the Blues go up 4-2 after two periods. The Blues would add another goal, scored by Steen (5) on the power play and get the hat trick! The game would end 5-2 and the season for Minnesota would also come to an end.

The Blues would have 5 power plays to only 1 for Minnesota.

* Steen - 3 goals
** Vanek - 1 goal/1 assist
*** Granlund - 1 goal

ALEXANDER STEEN is the series MVP for the Blues.

MIN - 17 shots
STL - 47 shots

Other Scores:

COL 1 - 4 LA (LA win 4-2)
DAL 4 - 0 CHI (series tied 3-3)

MTL 4 - 5 TOR (TOR win 4-2)
PHI 2 - 3 NYR (series tied 3-3)

CHI 1 - 2 DAL (DAL win 4-3)
NYR 1 - 3 PHI (PHI win 4-3)

Up next a breakdown of the 2nd round and a deeper look at the St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars.

[MizzouRah]

2014-15 Playoff Tree - Round 2

St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars
Los Angeles Kings vs Arizona Coyotes

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes

[MizzouRah]

Well, my prediction was right as we beat Minnesota in 6 games.


St. Louis Blues (45-31-6) vs Dallas Stars (44-33-5)

Season Stats

G - (STL) Tarasenko (28) - (DAL) Benn (36)
A - (STL) Jagr (46) - (DAL) Spezza (43)
P - (STL) Jagr (71) - (DAL) Spezza (69)
+/- (STL) Pietrangelo (28) - (DAL) Peverley (31)

Goalies: (STL) Elliott (2.65 GAA - .907%) - (DAL) Lehtonen (2.41 GAA - .923%)

GFPG: (STL) 3.195 (4) - (DAL) 2.780 (19)
GAPG: (STL) 2.841 (16) - (DAL) 2.537 (3)
PP%: (STL) 23.48% (2) - (DAL) 16.95% (21)
PK%: (STL) 77.19 (30) - (DAL) 86.97% (2)

Playoff Stats

G - (STL) Steen (5) - (DAL) Benn (4)
A - (STL) Elias (5) - (DAL) Seguin (6)
P - (STL) Elias (6) - (DAL) Seguin (9)
+/- (STL) Elias (5) - (DAL) Seguin (3)

Goalies: (STL) Elliott (2.52 GAA - .897%) - (DAL) Lehtonen (2.58 GAA - .925%)

GFPG: (STL) 3.5 - (DAL) 3.143
GAPG: (STL) 2.833 - (DAL) 3.143
PP%: (STL) 33.33 - (DAL) 18.75
PK%: (STL) 71.43 - (DAL) 89.13

Injuries: (STL) NONE - (DAL) Eaves - mild concussion [out], (DAL) Oleksiak - pending evaluation [out]


Dallas had the upper hand against us during the regular season and the key to this series for the Stars is goalie, Kari Lehtonen. He was excellent against us this season and we need to find a way to score early and often as they have firepower at the fowards like we do. Elliott needs to be steady for us in net and get his save percentage up as we have not allowed many shots on goal vs Minnesota.

Our top line needs to match their top line as far as points go and I believe we are a deeper team and better on defense. This series could go 7 games and I wouldn't be surprised if a few of these games go into OT.

My prediction is the Blues in 7 games.

[MizzouRah]

Blues take Game one 3-2

Game one did not disappoint! Both teams came out ready to play and the action up and down the ice was furious! Spezza (4) would score to give Dallas a 1-0 lead late in the period, but Pietrangelo (3) would score to tie the game at 1. Backes would get hooked down on a breakaway with less than a minute left and was given a penalty shot but Lehtonen would make the save, 1-1 after one period. Cole scored his first of the playoffs and the only goal in the second period as the Blues would take the lead, 2-1 after two periods. In the third period, Cole (2) would send a puck to the net and Jamie Benn would deflect the shot into his own goal as the Blues would take a 3-1 lead. Less than 30 seconds after Cole's goal, Nichushkin would score his 4th goal of the playoffs and Dallas would pull within one goal, 3-2 late in the third period. It wouldn't be enough as the Blues would take game one, 3-2.

* Cole - 2 goals
** Spezza - 1 goal/1assist
*** Pietrangelo - 1 goal

STL - 27 shots
DAL - 25 shots

Other Scores:

There is a glitch in the game and no scores are shown for the other games...

ARI goes up 1-0 on LA
PHI goes up 1-0 on PIT
TOR goes up 1-0 on CAR

Eaves is out with a mild concussion and Oleksiak has a pulled groin but is cleared to play in Game 2.

The Blues will start RW Ty Rattie in Game 2 and will scratch Ryan Reaves. GM MizzouRah said it's nothing more than a 4th line move to get more speed on the ice and has been happy with Reaves play thus far in the playoffs.

[MizzouRah]

Dallas fights back, beat Blues 5-1

Another tight checking start to the game, but once again Dallas would score first, Roussel scores his first of the playoffs to put Dallas up 1-0, Lee (1) would score to tie the game but Eakin (1) would score to give Dallas a 2-1 lead after one period. Only one goal in the second period, Peverley (1) and Dallas goes up 3-1 after two periods. All Dallas in the third period as they get goals from Garbutt (5) and Benn (5). Kari Lehtonen was stellar in goal for Dallas, stopping 43 of 44 shots as Dallas wins 5-1 to even the series at one.

* Lehtonen - 1.00 GAA/43 SV/97 SV%
** Garbutt - 1 goal/2 assists
*** Roussel - 1 goal/1 assist

STL - 44 shots
DAL - 26 shots

Other Scores:

LA 3 - 1 ARZ (series tied 1-1)
TOR 3 - 1 CAR (TOR leads 2-0)
PIT 6 - 5 PHI (series tied 1-1)

Dillion is out pending evaluation and Oleksiak is still nursing a pulled groin but will play in Game 3.

The series shifts to Dallas tied 1-1. Dmitrij Jaskin will be inserted into the 4th line and Ty Rattie is sent back down to the AHL.

[MizzouRah]

Blues rebound against the Stars, win 4-1

Blues score first for the first time in the series, Lapierre (2) to put the Blues up 1-0, Berglund would score his 5th of the playoffs to put the Blues up 2-0 after one period. Jagr scores his first of the playoffs and the Blues go up 3-0, Backes would go down with an injury but Stastny would take over, scoring his 3rd goal of the playoffs and the Blues would lead 4-0. Hemsky (2) would score the lone Dallas goal to get within 3 goals, 4-1 Blues after two periods. There would be no more goals and the Blues would take game three, 4-1 and go up 2-1 in the series.

* Elliott - 1.00 GAA/23 SV/95 SV%
** Stastny - 1 goal/1 assist
*** Hemsky- 1 goal

DAL - 24 shots
STL - 45 shots

Other Scores:

ARZ 5 - 1 LA (ARZ leads 2-1)
CAR 1 - TOR 2 (TOR leads 3-0)
PHI 3 - 1 PIT (PHI leads 2-1)

Backes is out pending evaluation and for the Stars, Dillon is out with a sore shoulder.

Lehtera is called up and will center the 4th line. Stastny will center the first line with Steen and Oshie.

Game 4 continues in Dallas with the Blues up 2 games to 1.

[MizzouRah]

Stars even series behind stellar goal tending from Lehtonen, shutout Blues 3-0

Both teams would come out playing well and both goal tenders would stop all first period shots, no score after one period. In the second period, Garbutt (6) would score to put the Stars up 1-0 and then Sceviour would score his first goal of the playoffs to put the Stars up 2-0 after two periods. In the third period, Hemsky (3) would score on a 5 on 3 power play and the Stars would even the series at two games with a 3-0 win over the Blues.

* Lehtonen - 0.00 GAA/36 SV/100 SV%
** Garbutt - 1 goal
*** Eakin - 2 assists

DAL - 25 shots
STL - 36 shots

Other Scores:

ARZ 2 - 6 LA (series tied 2-2)
CAR 3 - 2 TOR (TOR leads 3-1)
PHI 1 - 2 PIT (series tied 2-2)

Backes is out with a pulled groin for the Blues and Dillion is nursing a sore shoulder but will play.

Game 5 shifts back to St. Louis in a pivotal game for both teams.

[MizzouRah]

Blues take control of series, beat Stars 5-2

Ian Cole would score his 3rd goal of the playoffs to put the Blues up 1-0, but Spezza (5) would score for Dallas to tie the game 1-1 after one period. The Blues would take control in the second period with goals from Steen (6), Elias (2) and Paajarvi (1), Hemsky (4) would score on the power play and after two periods, the Blues would lead 4-2. In the third period, Berglund (6) would score on the power play to put the Blues up 5-2 and that's how the game would end, Blues 5 - Dallas 2. There was a total of 7 power plays in the game.

* Elliott - 2.01 GAA/36 SV/94 SV%
** Bouwmeester - 2 assists
*** Elias - 1 goal

STL - 40 shots
DAL - 38 shots

Other Scores:

LA 3 - 1 ARZ (LA leads 3-2)
TOR 6 - 0 CAR (TOR wins series 4-1)
PIT 6 - 0 PHI (PIT leads 3-2)

Backes is out with a pulled groin and Lee is out pending evaluation so Philip Larsen will suit up in Game 6 for the Blues. Dallas is healthy.

Game 6 goes back to Dallas in a must win for the Stars. The Blues are looking to finish off Dallas and advance to the Western Conference Final.

[MizzouRah]

We are going to a Game 7, Stars beat Blues 6-4

Seguin (4) would get the Stars on board 1-0, but Larsson would score his first playoff goal to tie the game. Jagr (2) would score to put the Blues up 2-1. Dallas would score the next two goals, Scevioun (2) and Nichushkin (5) and would lead 3-2 after one period. Cole would score his 4th goal of the playoff to put Dallas up 4-2. Shattenkirk (2) would score to get the Blues within one goal 4-3 after two periods. Nichushkin (6) would score on the 5 on 3 power play to put Dallas up 5-3. Steen (7) would score and the Blues would once again get within one goal 5-4. Benn (6) would score an EN and Dallas would send this series back to St. Louis for game 7.

* Seguin - 1 goal - 1 assist
** Nichushkin - 2 goals
*** Larsson - 1 goal - 1 assist

DAL - 27
STL - 37

Other Scores:

ARZ 1 - 3 LA (LA wins series 4-2)
PHI 3 - 1 PIT (series tied 3-3)

Backes is out with a pulled groin and Lee also has a pulled groin and is out. For Dallas, Morin has an injured foot, but will play in Game 7.

Game 7 goes back to St. Louis and the winner of this game will play LA for the Conference title.

[MizzouRah]

Behind Lehtonen, Dallas ends Blues season, 1-0

Dallas Goalie, Kari Lehtonen was magnificent, stopping a barrage of 40 shots from the Blues who gave all they had in Game 7, but a second period goal by Peverley (2) was all the Stars needed to win Game 7 and the series over the Blues, 1-0.

STL - 40
DAL - 18

"We threw everything we could at Lehtonen and then some, he was superman tonight, joked an upbeat Ken Hitchcock." "I'm proud of our team, it was anyone's Game and we just couldn't grind out a goal." "I'm going to enjoy the rest of the playoffs and then figure out what we need to do next season to make another run. There will be some roster changes for sure, but I've really enjoyed this team and what we accomplished this season." "Losing our Captain for the second straight season had an impact for sure, but we were a deep team and I credit Dallas and their staff for the way they played us. Beating Chicago in 7 games and then us in 7 games is quite a remarkable run, I wish them luck the rest of the way."

* Lehtonen - 0.00 GAA/40SV/100 SV%
** Peverley - 1 goal
*** Elliott - 1.01 GAA/17 SV/94 SV%

Other Scores:

PIT 5 - 2 PHI (PIT wins series 4-3)

Conference Championships:

Los Angeles Kings (47-30-5) vs Dallas Stars (44-33-5)
Pittsburgh Penguins (51-23-8) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (43-32-7)

[MizzouRah]

Blues Playoff Stats:

Steen - 7 goals
Bouwmeester - 7 assists
Elias/Stastny/Steen - 8 points
Cole - +8
Elliott - (7-6) 2.63 GAA/0.896 SV%

[MizzouRah]

Other Scores:

LA 2 - 3 DAL (DAL leads 1-0)
PIT 1 - 3 TOR (TOR leads 1-0)

LA 3 - 7 DAL (DAL leads 2-0)
PIT 2 - 1 TOR (series tied 1-1)

DAL 0 - 1 LA (DAL leads 2-1)
TOR 3 - 5 PIT (PIT leads 2-1)

DAL 1 - 2 LA (series tied 2-2)
TOR 3 - 1 PIT (series tied 2-2)

LA 3 -2 DAL (LA leads 3-2)
PIT 3 - 1 TOR (PIT leads 3-2)

DAL 3 - 1 LA (series tied 3-3)
TOR 1 - 2 PIT (PIT wins series 4-2)

LA 2 - 1 DAL (LA wins series 4-3)

Stanley Cup Championship:

Los Angeles Kings (47-30-5) PL (12-7) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (51-23-8) PL (12-6)

[MizzouRah]

The Kings beat the Penguins in Game 7 to win back to back Stanley Cup Championships!

Jonathan Quick won the Conn Smythe Trophy.

Martin St. Louis, Pavel Datsyuk, Zdeno Chara were notable players that retired.

Connor McDavid was drafted 1st by the Washington Capitals.

I signed all the players from my team I wanted to keep and in free agency I didn't land one player I offered a contract too, they all went to other teams. http://www.operationsports.com/forums/images/smilies/graemlins/frown.gif

I did manage a huge trade for Patrick Marleau, sending D Ian Cole and my 2016 first round and 2017 second round pick to San Jose.

We are going to use some of our stashed youth this season, so I shall see how it goes in year #2.

We did lose our home opener 5-3 to Tampa Bay. http://www.operationsports.com/forums/images/smilies/graemlins/frown.gif

This ends my dynasty as I don't think I'm going to have as much time with Spring stuff starting up. I'm going to try to get through another season and I'll post an update here and there. Thanks for following along, it was a fun season!

[CraigSca]

Ugh, sorry to hear about the loss. Must have driven you crazy that 3rd period. Any idea how many times you were shutout in the year? Crazy game sometimes...

[MizzouRah]

Ugh, sorry to hear about the loss. Must have driven you crazy that 3rd period. Any idea how many times you were shutout in the year? Crazy game sometimes...

Yeah, I came so close with about 30 seconds left in the game too. :(

I was shutout around 4-6 times I'm guessing.