unremarkable Blues head coach just deflectly  his want resigned.

 

Entering their last game before the All-Star break, the St. Louis Blues were on a five-game winning streak. Their longest of the season was that.

There stood the Columbus Blue Jackets waiting for them. It was one of the most unremarkable games in recent memory, waiting for the fans.

You didn’t miss anything if you skipped the first forty minutes. Although that sounds exaggerated, it wasn’t.

In the opening frame, the Blues were hardly present. They managed just four shots on target, and none of them were good.

They appeared to have lead skates in their top line. The offensive zone was practically inaccessible to the power play.

The fact that Columbus was only slightly superior was the only thing that kept the Blues from losing. The Blue Jackets managed only seven points, but they lacked creativity despite having somewhat better jump and possession.

In a way, the second session was even worse. That was the issue, but nothing really happened.

In a way, the second session was even worse. That was the issue, but nothing really happened.

There were only ten total shots, five for each team, divided equally. I actually lost consciousness for a spell and only vaguely followed the broadcast team.

Even though St. Louis managed to secure some limited zone time with a shortened power play, they were still unable to generate a shot. Columbus did not take any action either, although they nearly took advantage of the Blues errors.

With around 1:45 remaining in the second, it appeared as though the Blue Jackets had scored. Just past Binnington, they fired a shot from the right circle, and the referee gave the goal signal. Review revealed that it struck Binner’s body, the area of the post where the crossbar joins the post, and the post itself straight out. Into the second half, the score remained at zero.

In reality, the third quarter was when the game started. Both teams generated some early speed and opportunity, which required both goalies to make some excellent stops.

There were only ten total shots, five for each team, divided equally. I actually lost consciousness for a spell and only vaguely followed the broadcast team.

Even though St. Louis managed to secure some limited zone time with a shortened power play, they were still unable to generate a shot. Columbus did not act in