We'll Hang Ourselves Tomorrow. Unless Godot Comes.
A review of Wednesday night's game between the Oilers and Blues.
| Final - 2.29.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Stories
What Road Woes? Blues Win Fourth Straight Away Game
What Road Woes? Blues Win Fourth Straight Away Game
Oilers v. Blues - John 2:13-16
a preview of tonight's game between the Oilers and Blues.
Road Music: 02/29 @ Edmonton Oilers
The Blues are riding high on a 3-game road winning streak, and take on the young Edmonton Oilers.
GameThreads
Oilers Fans GameThread on The Copper & Blue
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Blues Fans GameThread on St. Louis Game Time
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Edmonton | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, St Louis Goal - Andy McDonald (4), from T.J. Oshie and David Backes at :59. Penalties - Ryan Reaves, St. Louis (Fighting (maj)), 14:48; Darcy Hordichuk, Edmonton (Fighting (maj)), 14:48. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, St Louis Goal - Scott Nichol (3), from David Perron and Kevin Shattenkirk at 2:05. 3, St Louis Goal - Andy McDonald (5), from T.J. Oshie and Kevin Shattenkirk at 7:34. 4, Edmonton Goal - Corey Potter (4), from Darcy Hordichuk at 8:48. 5, Edmonton Goal - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (15), from Taylor Hall and Nick Schultz at 19:12. Penalties - Sam Gagner, Edmonton (Slashing), 3:14; Ryan Reaves, St. Louis (Holding), 9:06; Ryan Smyth, Edmonton (Checking from behind (maj)), 13:24; Ryan Smyth, Edmonton (Game misconduct), 13:24; Ben Eager, Edmonton (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 19:52; Barret Jackman, St. Louis (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 19:52. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, St Louis Power-Play Goal - Kevin Shattenkirk (8), from Alex Pietrangelo and Jason Arnott at 3:28. 7, St Louis Goal - Chris Stewart (14), unassisted at 7:54. Penalties - Cam Barker, Edmonton (Slashing), 2:25; Taylor Hall, Edmonton (PS-Hooking on breakaway), 7:54; Corey Potter, Edmonton (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 14:43. |
Shots on Goal:
St. Louis 8 + 11 + 12 = 31.
Edmonton 7 + 11 + 6 = 24.
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 1-4. Edmonton 0-1.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 2-24-.917. Edmonton, Devan Dubnyk 3-19-.842; Yann Danis 2-12-.833.
Referees: Justin StPierre, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Don Henderson, Derek Amell
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 1-4. Edmonton 0-1.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 2-24-.917. Edmonton, Devan Dubnyk 3-19-.842; Yann Danis 2-12-.833.
Referees: Justin StPierre, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Don Henderson, Derek Amell
