Bleedin' Blue http://bleedinblue.com A St. Louis Blues Blog Fri, 04 May 2012 01:28:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Blues’ Look to Get Back in Series with Pietrangelo Back http://bleedinblue.com/2012/05/03/blues-look-to-get-back-in-series-with-pietrangelo-back/ http://bleedinblue.com/2012/05/03/blues-look-to-get-back-in-series-with-pietrangelo-back/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 01:24:59 +0000 Steve Kawer http://bleedinblue.com/?p=2161 There is no doubt about it, the Blues need Alex Pietrangelo if they can even hope to get back in this series in Los Angeles. The team looked like an NFL team without its starting quarterback, aimless and uncertain. While it seemed like depth was the Blues’ strong point, it is less true on the defensive end than  at the forward position. The odds certainly aren’t in St. Louis’ favor; teams don’t generally come back from two games down, let alone going into enemy territory. However, while the Blues team we were used to all season didn’t show up the past two [...]

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]]> There is no doubt about it, the Blues need Alex Pietrangelo if they can even hope to get back in this series in Los Angeles. The team looked like an NFL team without its starting quarterback, aimless and uncertain. While it seemed like depth was the Blues’ strong point, it is less true on the defensive end than  at the forward position. The odds certainly aren’t in St. Louis’ favor; teams don’t generally come back from two games down, let alone going into enemy territory. However, while the Blues team we were used to all season didn’t show up the past two games, if they can return to form I have confidence. This is a team that fought back from a bad start to the season under Ken Hitchcock, and I believe he and the team will truly give it their all tonight at 9 Central Time. Here’s to hoping the St. Louis Blues 2012 season will continue on, it just feels too early to call it quits.

The Blues will need Alex Pietrangelo to lead the team to continue their playoff bid tonight: Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE

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]]> http://bleedinblue.com/2012/05/03/blues-look-to-get-back-in-series-with-pietrangelo-back/feed/ 0 Goal Scorers Need Not Apply http://bleedinblue.com/2012/04/24/goal-scorers-need-not-apply/ http://bleedinblue.com/2012/04/24/goal-scorers-need-not-apply/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:50:58 +0000 Vincent Biase http://bleedinblue.com/?p=2154 Mar 31, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save as Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Derek Dorsett (15) watches for the rebound during the third period at the Scottrade Center. The Blue Jackets defeated the Blues 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE   The Western Conference Semifinal between St. Louis and Los Angeles features three of the best goaltenders in the League. Los Angeles’ Jonathan Quick and St. Louis’ Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott each had stellar seasons in net, as all three finished in the top ten in the league in [...]

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Mar 31, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save as Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Derek Dorsett (15) watches for the rebound during the third period at the Scottrade Center. The Blue Jackets defeated the Blues 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE

 

The Western Conference Semifinal between St. Louis and Los Angeles features three of the best goaltenders in the League. Los Angeles’ Jonathan Quick and St. Louis’ Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott each had stellar seasons in net, as all three finished in the top ten in the league in goals against average, save percentage, and shutouts. Here’s a look at each goalie’s regualar season statistics and their best saves during the regular season.

 

Jonathan Quick

 

April 22, 2012; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin (22) has a scoring chance against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of game five of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-US PRESSWIRE

 

GP W L OT GA SA SV SV% GAA SO PIM MIN
REGULAR SEASON 69 35 21 13 133 1,863 1,730 .929 1.95 10 6 4,099
LEAGUE RANK 4TH 5TH 11TH 1ST 18TH 10TH 9TH 5TH 2ND 1ST 2ND 4TH
PLAYOFFS 5 4 1 0 8 172 164 .953 1.59 1 0 302
LEAGUE RANK 9TH 1ST 14TH 1ST 13TH 6TH 6TH 2ND 3RD 1ST 2ND 10TH

 

 

Jaroslav Halak

 

Apr 7, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save on a Dallas Stars shot during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE

 

 

GP W L OT GA SA SV SV% GAA SO PIM MIN
REGULAR SEASON 46 26 12 7 90 1,211 1,121 .926 1.97 6 0 2,747
LEAGUE RANK 26TH 20TH 35TH 12TH 34TH 27TH 27TH 6TH 4TH 5TH 36TH 23RD
PLAYOFFS 2 1 1 0 3 46 43 .935 1.73 0 0 104
LEAGUE RANK 17TH 14TH 14TH 1ST 20TH 18TH 18TH 7TH 4TH 8TH 2ND 19TH

 

 

Brian Elliott

 

April 21, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a save as Blues center Patrik Berglund (21) watches the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in game 5 of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at Scottrade Center. The Blues won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE

 

GP W L OT GA SA SV SV% GAA SO PIM MIN
REGULAR SEASON 38 23 10 4 58 972 914 .940 1.56 9 0 2,235
LEAGUE RANK 33RD 24TH 40TH 24TH 45TH 36TH 33RD 1ST 1ST 2ND 36TH 32ND
PLAYOFFS 4 3 0 0 5 98 93 .949 1.37 0 0 219
LEAGUE RANK 14TH 5TH 20TH 1ST 16TH 16TH 15TH 4TH 2ND 8TH 2ND 14TH

 

 

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