Blues Aim for Playoff Glory with Crucial Matchup in Seattle
Alright Blues fans, let’s talk about what’s shaping up to be a huge moment in our season. The St. Louis Blues are heading into Saturday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken with everything on the line. This isn’t just another game — this is a must-win scenario if we want to lock in our spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for what would be the 46th time in franchise history. And the best part? We still control our own destiny.
The game kicks off at 9 p.m. Central on April 12, and there’s a lot of buzz because Colton Parayko is making his return to the ice after being out since March 5. His return adds some much-needed stability to the blue line, especially with Philip Broberg out for personal reasons. The defensive pairings get a boost with Parayko back alongside Cam Fowler, and that could make a big difference against a Kraken team that’s been tough at home.
Another notable return is Mathieu Joseph, expected to slide back into the third line, probably in place of Dalibor Dvorsky. Joseph’s energy and speed could be key in getting the Blues rolling early in the game.
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Our projected lineup looks strong: we’ve got Buchnevich, Thomas, and Kyrou leading the charge on the top line, and Jake Neighbours teaming up with Schenn and Snuggerud on the second. That mix of experience and young firepower has been working well recently. The fourth line with Toropchenko, Faksa, and Walker is no joke either — gritty and relentless.
Let’s not forget, we’re coming off a seriously impressive stretch. The Blues are 8-2-0 in their last 10, outscoring opponents and playing like a squad hungry for postseason hockey. Jordan Kyrou is lighting it up, and Bolduc has stepped up big-time, especially in that 7-2 win earlier this season against Seattle — yeah, he had two goals in that one.
Seattle, on the other hand, sits at 34-40-6 and isn’t making the playoffs. But that doesn’t mean they won’t fight. They’ve got pride on the line, and they’d love to play spoiler. Their top performer, Eeli Tolvanen, can still do damage, and guys like Jared McCann have been hot lately.
But here's the deal — we win in Seattle, and we’re one step closer. Win again on Tuesday against Utah, and we’re in. It’s as simple as that.
So, Blues fans, this is it. Fire up your Chick-fil-A app for some free Mac & Cheese next week, throw on your jersey, and get ready. Because if the boys keep playing the way they have been, we’ll be talking playoffs very, very soon. Let’s go Blues!
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