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St. Louis Blues Prep for Saturday's Meetup with the Blue Jackets

Take a look back at Thursday's loss against the Blackhawks and tell 'Patch' in our poll if the Blues can take it all the way.

 
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Patrik Berglund #21 of the St. Louis Blues misses his shot as the puck flies over goalie Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks, giving the Blackhawks the win, during the NHL game on March 29, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images
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Patrik Berglund #21 of the St. Louis Blues misses his shot as the puck flies over goalie Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks, giving the Blackhawks the win, during the NHL game on March 29, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Vladimir Sobotka #17 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck in front of teammate Carlo Colaiacovo #28 as Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks applies pressure at the United Center on March 29, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blues 4-3 in a shootout.
David Backes #42 of the St. Louis Blues and Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks battle for position on the ice during the NHL game on March 29, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks reaches for the puck as Kris Russell #4 of the St. Louis Blues skates behind, and goalie Jaroslav Halak #41 of the Blues guards the net, during the NHL game on March 29, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The St. Louis Blues celebrate after Jason Arnott #44 of the Blues scored in the third against the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL game on March 29, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks stands in front of Vladimir Sobotka #17 of the St. Louis Blues, who has fallen inside the net, as Andrew Brunette #15 of the Blackhawks reacts after scoring the goal against St. Louis, during the NHL game on March 29, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The Blues' shutout streak came to an end Thursday in Chicago, where the Blackhawks' Bryan Bickell scored with 9:22 left in the first period.

The 4-3 loss leaves St. Louis still at the top of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League, just 8 points ahead of the Nashville Predators.

The Blues hosts its official practices at the IceZone at St. Louis Mills in the City of Hazelwood.

The Blues will play the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scottrade Center at 7 p.m.

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  • Can the St. Louis Blues win a Stanley Cup in 2012?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Yes
        6 (54%)
    • No
        5 (45%)
    • Other (Please share your opinion in the comments section below.)
        0 (0%)
    Total votes: 11
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
About this column: Just a few things Hazelwood Patch found while out on the prowl. Enjoy our view of some things going on in the community. Related Topics: Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Hazelwood, IceZone, NHL, and St. Louis Blues

Angela Atkinson

12:33 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2012

Admittedly, I am not a big sports fan, but my husband tells me the Blues are the best team in the league this year. :)

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Candace Jarrett

12:35 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2012

They've only lost one, so yes, I'd have to agree. Even better, they practice in Hazelwood!

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