Columbus at St. Louis

The Columbus Bluejackets were sailing along until their last two games. They have slipped to .500 after a pair of losses where they were guilty of defensive lapses, which allowed 11 goals in the two contests. I think they recover tonight as in the eight games prior to the two setbacks this team allowed three goals or fewer in all of them. St. Louis has played better after a four-game losing streak taking four of five. The Bluejackets have had few problems solving the Blues' defense as they have averaged 3.5 goals per contest in the last 10 meetings. Look for Columbus to come out with some defensive intensity here after a couple of lapses. Play on Columbus.