It’s a quick transition for the Blues and Canucks as they do battle in the latter half of back-to-back playoff games Monday evening.
After Brayden Schenn’s overtime winner in Game 3, it’s series on with Vancouver now leading 2-1.
The Blues were desperate for a win as head coach Craig Berube gave Jake Allen the nod over Jordan Binnington in net. The move paid off as Allen stopped 39 of 41 shots in the win. Expect Allen to start Monday, although Berube hasn’t confirmed who will be between the pipes at the time this was published.
Blues vs. Canucks NHL Betting Odds
Special teams have been a huge factor in this series, and it was Vancouver’s conference-best powerplay that only got two chances on Sunday. St. Louis’ league-worst penalty kill still allowed one goal on the two penalty kills they endured, but the key number is just two penalties taken by the Blues.
St. Louis was without star forward Vladimir Tarasenko Sunday after being determined as unfit to play. It’s still unclear whether Tarasenko will re-enter the Blues’ lineup for Game 4. Jordan Kyrou stepped into the lineup in Tarasenko’s absence, and fared well recording three shots in 11:03 of ice time on St. Louis’ second line.
After Sunday’s Game 3, six of the last nine Blues’ games have gone under. Oddsmakers have the Blues as a -130 favourite in Game 4 — St. Louis has been the favourite in all four games.
St. Louis Blues
Aside from Allen’s 39 saves, what was most encouraging for St. Louis was new goal scorers. Schenn’s breakaway winner was his first of the postseason, while defenceman Justin Faulk got the Blues on the board in the second off a backdoor finish for his first of the postseason too.
When push came to shove it was the duo of Ryan O’Reilly and David Perron who were excellent for St. Louis. Perron scored the middle of the Blues’ three goals after roofing a feed from O’Reilly on a two-on-two rush. The goal was Perron’s team-leading fourth in the NHL bubble.
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver wasn’t generating much during five-on-five action Sunday, which is why their five-game win streak ending wasn’t all so surprising. J.T. Miller found the back of the net in the second period on the man advantage, but once again O’Reilly and the Blues’ top line shut down the J.T. Miller-Elias Pettersson–Brock Boeser line during 5-on-5 play. Boeser does not have a shot on goal this series.
That said, it was Pettersson who buried his fourth of the NHL postseason after taking advantage of two Blues’ defenders colliding and turning over the puck while at even strength.
On defence, Jordie Benn made his postseason debut filling in for an injured Tyler Myers.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 17 Aug 12:51pm | STL | -1.5 +178 | O +5.5 -143 |
| Closing 18 Aug 2:46am | STL | -1.5 +187 | U +5.5 -130 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Blues Team Leaders
| Points |
61 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
225 |
| Penalty Mins |
52 |
| Wins |
30 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
72 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
178 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
38 |
| Penalty Mins |
17 |
| Wins |
2 |
| GAA |
1.89 |
| Points |
18 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
48 |
| Penalty Mins |
46 |
| Wins |
8 |
| GAA |
0.64 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canucks Team Leaders
| Points |
61 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
225 |
| Penalty Mins |
52 |
| Wins |
30 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
72 |
| + / - |
16 |
| Shots |
178 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
11 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
38 |
| Penalty Mins |
17 |
| Wins |
2 |
| GAA |
1.89 |
| Points |
18 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
48 |
| Penalty Mins |
46 |
| Wins |
8 |
| GAA |
0.64 |
Injuries
Carl Gunnarsson (D)
Alexander Steen (LW)
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)
Alexander Steen (LW)
Sammy Blais (LW)
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)
Robert Thomas (C)
Ivan Barbashev (C)
Alexander Steen (LW)
Vince Dunn (D)
Alexander Edler (D)
Zack MacEwen (C)
Tyler Myers (D)
Oscar Fantenberg (D)
Jay Beagle (C)
Micheal Ferland (LW)
Antoine Roussel (LW)
Adam Gaudette (C)
Tyler Toffoli (RW)
Jordie Benn (D)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Carl Gunnarsson (D) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Gunnarsson is tending to an unknown ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for the next game. |
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| Alexander Steen (LW) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 16 / 08 / 20 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
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Steen is hampered by an unspecified injury, and it will impede his status going forward. |
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| Vladimir Tarasenko (RW) | Out indefinitely | Shoulder - 16 / 08 / 20 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
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Tarasenko is away from the team for further evaluation on his surgically repaired left shoulder. He is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
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| Alexander Steen (LW) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 13 / 08 / 20 | 1-5 | 3-3 | + - |
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Steen is bothered by an unspecified injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Canucks |
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| Sammy Blais (LW) | Ques Fri | Leg - 09 / 08 / 20 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Blais has a right lower-leg injury, and it is unclear if it will impede his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Canucks. |
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| Vladimir Tarasenko (RW) | Prob Sun | Undisclosed - 08 / 08 / 20 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Tarasenko is managing an undisclosed injury, but will likely be available to face the Stars in the Western Conference round robin. |
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| Robert Thomas (C) | Prob Sun | Undisclosed - 08 / 08 / 20 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Thomas has been dealing with an undisclosed issue, but is expected to draw back into the lineup versus the Stars in the Western Conference round robin. |
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| Ivan Barbashev (C) | Ques Wed | Personal - 04 / 08 / 20 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Barbashev is away from the team due to the birth of his child, and it is uncertain if he will return to the lineup in time for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Canucks. |
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| Alexander Steen (LW) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 31 / 07 / 20 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Steen is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will play Sunday against the Avalanche. |
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| Vince Dunn (D) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 24 / 07 / 20 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Dunn sustained an undefined ailment, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Alexander Edler (D) | Prob Fri | Ear - 20 / 08 / 20 | 5-4 | 4-5 | + - |
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Edler has a right ear laceration, but he is expected to lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues. |
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| Zack MacEwen (C) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20 | 5-4 | 4-5 | + - |
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MacEwen is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Blues for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Tyler Myers (D) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 14 / 08 / 20 | 8-4 | 6-6 | + - |
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Myers is sidelined with a slightly separated shoulder, and it is unknown if he will return to the fold in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round versus the Golden Knights. |
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| Oscar Fantenberg (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 11 / 08 / 20 | 9-4 | 7-6 | + - |
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Fantenberg is managing an unspecified injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blues. |
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| Jay Beagle (C) | Prob Wed | Hand - 10 / 08 / 20 | 9-4 | 7-6 | + - |
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Beagle has a hand injury, but he is projected to take on the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Micheal Ferland (LW) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 05 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Ferland is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Antoine Roussel (LW) | Ques Thurs | Face - 05 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Roussel is tending to a facial contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Wild. |
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| Adam Gaudette (C) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 04 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Gaudette is out of action due to an undefined ailment, and it is uncertain how long he will be idle. |
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| Tyler Toffoli (RW) | Ques Tues | Foot - 04 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Toffoli is hampered by a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Jordie Benn (D) | Prob Sun | Personal - 02 / 08 / 20 | 11-5 | 8-8 | + - |
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Benn has been away from the team attending the birth of his child. It is projected that he will suit up in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues. |
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ST. LOUIS BLUES
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VANCOUVER CANUCKS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 17 Aug 12:51pm STL -1.5 +178 O +5.5 -143 Closing 18 Aug 2:46am STL -1.5 +187 U +5.5 -130 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Blues Team Leaders
Points 61
+ / - 15
Shots 225
Penalty Mins 52
Wins 30
GAA 2.15
Points 72
+ / - 16
Shots 178
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 23
GAA 2.75
Points 11
+ / - 3
Shots 38
Penalty Mins 17
Wins 2
GAA 1.89
Points 18
+ / - 9
Shots 48
Penalty Mins 46
Wins 8
GAA 0.64
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canucks Team Leaders
Points 61
+ / - 15
Shots 225
Penalty Mins 52
Wins 30
GAA 2.15
Points 72
+ / - 16
Shots 178
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 23
GAA 2.75
Points 11
+ / - 3
Shots 38
Penalty Mins 17
Wins 2
GAA 1.89
Points 18
+ / - 9
Shots 48
Penalty Mins 46
Wins 8
GAA 0.64
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Injuries
Carl Gunnarsson (D)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20Alexander Steen (LW)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 16 / 08 / 20Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)
Out indefinitely Shoulder - 16 / 08 / 20Alexander Steen (LW)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 13 / 08 / 20Sammy Blais (LW)
Ques Fri Leg - 09 / 08 / 20Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)
Prob Sun Undisclosed - 08 / 08 / 20Robert Thomas (C)
Prob Sun Undisclosed - 08 / 08 / 20Ivan Barbashev (C)
Ques Wed Personal - 04 / 08 / 20Alexander Steen (LW)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 31 / 07 / 20Vince Dunn (D)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 24 / 07 / 20Alexander Edler (D)
Prob Fri Ear - 20 / 08 / 20Zack MacEwen (C)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20Tyler Myers (D)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 14 / 08 / 20Oscar Fantenberg (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 08 / 20Jay Beagle (C)
Prob Wed Hand - 10 / 08 / 20Micheal Ferland (LW)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 05 / 08 / 20Antoine Roussel (LW)
Ques Thurs Face - 05 / 08 / 20Adam Gaudette (C)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 04 / 08 / 20Tyler Toffoli (RW)
Ques Tues Foot - 04 / 08 / 20Jordie Benn (D)
Prob Sun Personal - 02 / 08 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Carl Gunnarsson (D) day-to-day Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Gunnarsson is tending to an unknown ailment, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for the next game.
Alexander Steen (LW) day-to-day Undisclosed - 16 / 08 / 20 1-3 2-2 + - Steen is hampered by an unspecified injury, and it will impede his status going forward.
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW) Out indefinitely Shoulder - 16 / 08 / 20 1-3 2-2 + - Tarasenko is away from the team for further evaluation on his surgically repaired left shoulder. He is without a definitive timetable for recovery.
Alexander Steen (LW) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 13 / 08 / 20 1-5 3-3 + - Steen is bothered by an unspecified injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Canucks
Sammy Blais (LW) Ques Fri Leg - 09 / 08 / 20 1-6 4-3 + - Blais has a right lower-leg injury, and it is unclear if it will impede his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Canucks.
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW) Prob Sun Undisclosed - 08 / 08 / 20 1-6 4-3 + - Tarasenko is managing an undisclosed injury, but will likely be available to face the Stars in the Western Conference round robin.
Robert Thomas (C) Prob Sun Undisclosed - 08 / 08 / 20 1-6 4-3 + - Thomas has been dealing with an undisclosed issue, but is expected to draw back into the lineup versus the Stars in the Western Conference round robin.
Ivan Barbashev (C) Ques Wed Personal - 04 / 08 / 20 2-6 4-4 + - Barbashev is away from the team due to the birth of his child, and it is uncertain if he will return to the lineup in time for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Canucks.
Alexander Steen (LW) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 31 / 07 / 20 2-6 4-4 + - Steen is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will play Sunday against the Avalanche.
Vince Dunn (D) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 24 / 07 / 20 3-6 4-5 + - Dunn sustained an undefined ailment, and he will miss an extended period.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Alexander Edler (D) Prob Fri Ear - 20 / 08 / 20 5-4 4-5 + - Edler has a right ear laceration, but he is expected to lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues.
Zack MacEwen (C) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 20 / 08 / 20 5-4 4-5 + - MacEwen is tending to an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Blues for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round.
Tyler Myers (D) Ques Sun Shoulder - 14 / 08 / 20 8-4 6-6 + - Myers is sidelined with a slightly separated shoulder, and it is unknown if he will return to the fold in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round versus the Golden Knights.
Oscar Fantenberg (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 11 / 08 / 20 9-4 7-6 + - Fantenberg is managing an unspecified injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blues.
Jay Beagle (C) Prob Wed Hand - 10 / 08 / 20 9-4 7-6 + - Beagle has a hand injury, but he is projected to take on the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Micheal Ferland (LW) Out indefinitely Concussion - 05 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Ferland is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, and there is no timetable for return.
Antoine Roussel (LW) Ques Thurs Face - 05 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Roussel is tending to a facial contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Game 3 of the Western Conference qualifying round against the Wild.
Adam Gaudette (C) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 04 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Gaudette is out of action due to an undefined ailment, and it is uncertain how long he will be idle.
Tyler Toffoli (RW) Ques Tues Foot - 04 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Toffoli is hampered by a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round.
Jordie Benn (D) Prob Sun Personal - 02 / 08 / 20 11-5 8-8 + - Benn has been away from the team attending the birth of his child. It is projected that he will suit up in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Blues.