=== St. Louis Blues Team Report - November 29 === (My Sportsbook) - St. Louis, entering Saturday's showdown with Detroit, is 2-0-1 in its last three, including Friday's 2-2 tie in Tampa. Eric Nickulas and Keith Tkachuk scored third-period goals to rally the Blues to the deadlock. Brent Johnson made 25 saves in stalemate, including two in overtime. The Blues erased a 2-0 deficit with a pair of goals in the third period, something not easily done against the Lightning, who entered the game with an 8-0-0 record when leading after the middle frame. Pavol Demitra posted an assist on Nickulas' tally and stretched his points streak to nine games (5g, 8a). The Blues, a stellar 7-1-0 on home ice, begin a four-game stand tonight and will welcome Los Angeles to town on Tuesday. The Blues and Red Wings enter the day's action tied atop the Central Division with 28 points -- five ahead of their closest suitor, Nashville. St. Louis defeated Detroit, 6-5, in Motown on October 29, behind a Doug Weight hat trick. The victory snapped a five-game series losing streak for the Blues. The Red Wings are 5-1-3 in their last nine trips to the Gateway City. |
