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Steam rises from the ice behind Blues defenseman Justin Faulk during the team's practice ahead of facing the Chicago Blackhawks in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

What Winter Classic hangover?

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ST. LOUIS — What Winter Classic hangover? The Blues assuaged any fears of a Wrigley Field letdown on Friday night in beating the Senators, 4-0, on Friday night at Enterprise Center.

Brandon Saad did look to his right. The video confirms as much. Saad did at least visually weigh whether to pass the puck to teammate Alexandre

In 18 games under Montgomery, the Blues have allowed 1.53 goals per 60 minutes at 5 on 5, the fewest in the NHL.

The modest steps will have to wait ... again. In their seventh try at winning a third straight game, the Blues again failed, this time in

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The Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins, left, makes a save as teammate Jack Johnson, right, and the Blues' Jake Neighbours collide in front of him in the first period of a game on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Czech forward Jakub Stancl scored seven goals in seven games as Czechia won the bronze medal. He was named to the all-tournament team in a media vote.