Created 12/16/09
St Louis Blues Vs Chicago Blackhawks
Time: Wednesday, 16 December, 2009 at 8:30 PM ET
League: NHL - United States of America
Last 10 matches: St Louis 6-3-1; Chicago 6-3-1
Amazingly for two division rivals, the Blues and Hawks are meeting for the first time this season. St. Louis won four of the six games between the… (more) teams in 2008-09, going 2-1 in regulation and 2-1 in OT/shootouts.Blues forward David Backes is heating up after a slow start he has 6 goals in his last 10 games, including one on Tuesday. Oshie has scored twice in his last three games. … Marian Hossa has produced nine points in nine games for the Hawks since joining the team after offseason shoulder surgery. He had a goal and an assist in the win over the Lightning.
The Hawks are shaping up as the class of the Central Division despite not generating a lot of goals. Sunday's 4-0 win over TampaBay marked the first time in five games that Chicago scored more than once in regulation (they did get a second goal in overtime to win two of those games). The Blues are much better on the road (8-2-3) than at home (6-10-2), although they come to the UnitedCenter after a 4-3 home win against Calgary on Tuesday.
For the Blues, defenseman Eric Brewer (upper-body) and left wing D.J. king (hand) are still on injured reserve. … Adam Burish and Dave Bolland are both on IR for the Hawks. Goal's highlights, results and more will be on site, as soon as posible. (less)
chicago blackhawks,
st louis blues
