Opposite directions
Entering 2019, the Blues were tied for last in the NHL with 34 points in 37 games. Since then they have climbed into third place in the Central Division. Meanwhile, the reeling Wild leads the Canucks by just one point (and three other teams by three points) for the final playoff spot in the West. Here's a Wild-Blues comparison since Jan. 1:
WildCategoryBlues
9-9-3Record16-4-1
21Points33
2-5-3Last 1010-0-0
1Shutout wins5
3Shutout losses0
54Goals for72
68Goals against39
-14Goal differential+33
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