St. Louis Blues Now Have Classic Games On-Demand

The St. Louis Blues continue to do what they can to help fans pass the time. Along with the league, the team has released several classic games.

Whether you’re an essential worker or someone stuck at home during this pandemic of 2020, it stinks not having St. Louis Blues games to watch. Those that are at home are bored and those that work are looking for something to take the stress off their minds.

With that in mind, the Blues and the NHL have upped their game in terms of trying to give fans viewing options. The league released several classic games on their video platforms a few weeks ago.

Now, the Blues have their own page of classics. It is not quite the same as a live game, but beggars can’t be choosers in this current environment we find ourselves in.

It should be noted, right off the bat, none of these games are from the Stanley Cup run. Likely that has to do with timing or television rights, since NBC still has the Stanley Cup games on their own online service.

Regardless, there are some pretty fun options.

One of the games is the biggest comeback in team history. The Blues were playing the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 29, 2000.

St. Louis would fall behind by a score of 5-0 before they netted their first goal. The Blues would score five in the third and win the game in overtime.

Speaking of overtime, how about a Pierre Turgeon game-winner? While the talented center might get forgotten by fans at times, he won’t be forgotten by the Coyotes as he eliminated them from the playoffs in 1999 with a Game 7 clincher the likes of which Pat Maroon would be proud of.

The Blues had one of their best teams ever in 1990-91. They probably could have won the Stanley Cup. One of the reasons they were so good was Brett Hull and Adam Oates. Now, you can relive the night Hull scored his 86th goal of that season.

April 12, 1988 isn’t a date a ton of fans remember. However, it was a big moment in the Blues rivalry with the Chicago Blackhawks. It also featured two of the best play-by-play men in team history.

Last, but not least, the Blues included their 1981 playoff game with the Pittsburgh Penguins. This was another game that featured extra periods of hockey and the father of a Blues player during the 2000’s would net the game winner. Mike Liut and future Blues goaltender Greg Millen were both peppered with over 50 shots.

It will be interesting to see which games, if any, are added to this already intriguing list.

As a huge fan of Ken Wilson, hearing some “Oh Baby” references would be worth it. These games feature some of the best players to ever wear the sweater and some of the best announcers in team history too.

If nothing else, it would be a little history lesson for the younger fans out there. Enjoy Blues fans.