NHL Power Rankings: Eastern Conference Taking Control

No. 7: St. Louis Blues
Previous: 16th
Season record: 10-6-3
Our least favorite team is on a three-game win streak and has played extremely well at Scottrade Center. Maybe it’s good the Blues and Blackhawks will meet at Busch Stadium later this season.
Vladimir Tarasenko, as expected, is playing up to his potential. He’s potted 19 points in as many games to lead the club in scoring. Kevin Shattenkirk has picked up the offensive pace from the blue line with 14 points.
Alex Pietrangelo hasn’t exactly shone as the team’s new captain (eight points, minus-9 rating). And the team hasn’t entirely made up for the loss of David Backes and Troy Brouwer. But the good news is there’s room for improvement.
That’s certainly true in net as well. Jake Allen, in his first season as the official starter, hasn’t taken the bull by the horns. His .910/2.35 slashline isn’t terrible, but he needs to be better for a team that doesn’t have a ton of offensive creativity.