Blues tie for playoff spot in Western Conference

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-2, tying them with the Vancouver Canucks for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Canucks hold the spot due to having played one fewer game. Brayden Schenn celebrated his 1,000th NHL game with a goal just 41 seconds into the match and fought for a teammate after a questionable hit. The Blues have been performing well, with the third-highest points percentage in the NHL since the All-Star break. The team has scored 15 goals in their last three games and has improved defensively, allowing fewer than 30 shots in recent matches. The Blues will face the Nashville Predators next before hosting the Canucks.