Golden Knights Look to Break Their Losing Streak Against Blues

The Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to snap their three-game skid when they host the St. Louis Blues on Monday afternoon in Las Vegas. It’s the first game of a back-to-back series between these teams, with the rematch set for Thursday in St. Louis.

Golden Knights: Time to Get Back on Track

Vegas has hit a rough patch. They’ve dropped five of their last six games, including three straight losses—their longest losing streak of the season. The latest setback was a frustrating 5-3 defeat to the last-place Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, wrapping up an 0-3 road trip.

Captain Mark Stone didn’t sugarcoat things after the loss:
“It’s not super ideal, right? The good thing is it’s nothing they’re doing. It’s preventable mistakes by us.”

A recurring problem for the Golden Knights has been slow starts. They fell behind 4-0 to Nashville earlier in the week and trailed Chicago 3-1 after the Blackhawks scored three quick goals late in the first period. Head coach Bruce Cassidy acknowledged the team’s struggles to limit damage during bad stretches:
“That’s an issue for us right now. We’re not putting out fires like we were earlier in the year.”

Despite the slump, there’s good news. Vegas is still tied for first place in the Pacific Division with Edmonton at 61 points and has been dominant against Western Conference teams with a 23-5-2 record. Monday’s game is the perfect chance for a reset.

Blues: Searching for Stability

The Blues haven’t exactly been cruising either. They’re coming off a 4-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday, snapping a two-game winning streak. St. Louis hasn’t won three games in a row all season and sits fifth in the Central Division, three points out of a playoff spot.

Things got tense on Saturday when head coach Jim Montgomery benched his top line of Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jake Neighbours after they were on the ice for two quick goals by Utah.
“Our line just can’t get scored on. Plain and simple,” Thomas said. “We’ve got to be better and consistent.”

Now, with two games against Vegas this week, the Blues know the stakes are high.
“They’re a great team, and we’ve got to find a way to start winning games,” Thomas said.

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What to Watch

1. Vegas’ Urgency: The Golden Knights know they need to clean up their game, especially defensively, to get back on track.
2. Blues’ Discipline: St. Louis needs consistency from their top players, especially against a tough opponent like Vegas.
3. Head-to-Head History: Vegas edged St. Louis 4-3 in their first meeting this season back in October.
4. Playoff Implications: Both teams have a lot riding on this game. Vegas is fighting to stay on top of the division, while St. Louis is battling for a playoff spot.

Bottom Line

The Golden Knights are looking to end their slump and get back to the style of hockey that had them dominating earlier in the season. For the Blues, it’s about showing they can hang with one of the league’s best and finding consistency when it matters most. Expect a hard-fought game as both teams try to turn things around.