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Blues' Playoff Hopes Rest on Flames' Fate Tonight

4/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The St. Louis Blues are in a thrilling race for the playoffs, clinging to the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 94 points. Their fate hinges on the Calgary Flames losing in regulation to the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are also in contention, hoping for a Flames defeat or a point in their final game.

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Historical Context

The St. Louis Blues are vying for a playoff spot, reminiscent of their 2019 Stanley Cup victory. That year, they overcame a last-place standing in January to clinch the championship, marking the franchise's first-ever Cup. Now, they face a similar do-or-die scenario against the Flames.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Blues are in a thrilling race for the playoffs, clinging to the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 94 points. Their fate hinges on the Calgary Flames losing in regulation to the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are also in contention, hoping for a Flames defeat or a point in their final game.

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