Los Angeles at St. Louis

The Los Angeles Kings won it all last year, but come back this season as a No. 5 seed and have to travel to St. Louis to open the NHL Playoffs. The Kings have had their way with the Blues, winning eight straight times, including a playoffs sweep a year ago. These teams are positioned differently, however, than they were a year ago when the playoffs started. The Kings have not won on the road in their last six games, while St. Louis has become dominant at home winning six straight times, and allowing just a single goal in each contest. The Blues look to get off to a good start and are 47-22 in their last 69 home games, and come into this one at 6-1 in their last seven overall. The Kings are just 1-6 in their last seven on the road vs. a team with a home winning percentage over .600. Revenge starts tonight, so play on St. Louis.