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Blues Host Penguins in Season Finale Amid Injuries

4/15/2026

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Summary

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The St. Louis Blues (NHL) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) at the Enterprise Center tonight to conclude their season.
The Blues are 35-33-12 and beat Chicago Blackhawks 5-3, with Robert Thomas at 59 points this season.
The Penguins are 41-24-16 and face injuries to Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, hurting their offense.
The game is expected to be tight, with teams showing scoring potential and the Blues favored at -123.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion in 1967 marked a pivotal shift, doubling the league's size from six to twelve teams, including the St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins. This move ended the Original Six era and set the stage for future growth, as the league expanded to 18 teams by 1974, driven partly by competition from the World Hockey Association. Today, the NHL features 32 teams and continues to evolve.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Blues (NHL) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) at the Enterprise Center tonight to conclude their season.
The Blues are 35-33-12 and beat Chicago Blackhawks 5-3, with Robert Thomas at 59 points this season.
The Penguins are 41-24-16 and face injuries to Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, hurting their offense.
The game is expected to be tight, with teams showing scoring potential and the Blues favored at -123.

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