Chicago at St. Louis

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to play with the torrid hand and have extended their streak to 19 games without a loss. They are no doubt playing well, but streaks like this require luck, and their margin for error has been razor thin with 8 of their last 16 decided by overtime or a shootout. They have won each of their last five by a single goal. The Blues' defense carried them a year ago, and they went through a real tough stretch this season allowing 4 or more goals in six of seven games, but none before and after. Right now they have that swagger back, allowing just a total of 4 goals in their last three games, and will be sky high for this one. The Blackhawks' recent track record here shows two wins in their last seven visits. Buck the trend and go with St. Louis in this one.