Is history repeating itself for the STLBlues after blowing a 2-0 series lead? Here's what they're saying about the NHLJets' comeback in St. Louis:
Looking at all the pros and cons from a St. Louis perspective in their Game 4 loss, Todd Panula sees a couple of factors that have turned the momentum Winnipeg’s way:
The Jets have found a way to make the Blues play their game. St. Louis is trying too hard to outhit the Jets and the rest of their game seems to be sacrificed. Credit also has to go to Hellebuyck. As bad as he was in Game 1 and 2, he has been just as good in Game 3 and 4. He has denied the Blues on some fantastic chances. You can argue he has been lucky on plenty of those, but that is what hockey goaltending is about – position and luck.Lou Korac points out that the Blues have held 2-0 series leads before, only to see them melt away.
It was the kind of game that smelled one, two, three goals tops. This one had 1-0 written all over it. But the Blues’ game changed. Why? Nobody knows. But the Jets gained momentum, they were hemming the Blues in their zone, forcing turnovers, Blues skaters weren’t getting pucks cleanly out, getting deeper clears, allowing the Jets to recoil and go on the attack again.
“They had some chances. I think we got away from it a bit in the third,” Pietrangelo said. “I think both teams controlled parts of the game. It would have been nice to close it out but again, it’s an overtime game, it could have gone either way. Have to find a way to regroup for Thursday.”“Just a little passive, defensive,” Pietrangelo said. “I think we’re better when we’re aggressive.”top line: "They've got to be better. And they know they've got to be better.
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