In St Louis Monday night, Jake Allen made 26 saves to backstop the Blues to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
“I think we’ve got a good thing going right now,” Allen said. “We’re relaxed, have confidence instilled in us right now. I think we’re just finding ways to win games. It’s fun to watch from my end. Guys are blocking shots; we’re doing everything. It’s the same stuff we comment on every game. We’re just consistently doing it, and I think the more consistent you are the better chance you’re going to win.”
Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz led the Blues offense with a goal and assist each in the win.
“I thought we were better than last game,” Schwartz said. “I thought we were moving a lot better, supporting each other better and just making strong plays with the puck. We weren’t too happy with the last game. Our team played well. I know it was a big win against Columbus, but we knew we had better and we talked about it. We wanted to come out tonight and play a hard game against these guys.”
Carl Gunnarsson and Vladimir Sobotkaalso struck for goals as the Blues won their fourth straight and moved to 10-2-1 on the campaign.
Tanner Pearson and Dustin Brown. scored for LA as they fell behind 2-0 and then 3-1 but could not closer than a one-goal deficit.
“When you’re chasing a game, it doesn’t usually work in your favor and teams are going to capitalize on stuff like that in this League,” Pearson said.
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Jonathan Quick made 26 saves in taking the loss as LA ended their roadie with a 4-2-0 record.
“Their team game is very strong and their defense is big and they play fast,” LA head coach John Stevens said. “Kind of a sour note to go home on, but to be honest with you, I thought the guys played hard tonight. We’ll learn from this game and continue to get better.”
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