A few weeks back, I wrote about the St. Louis Blues and the ridiculous run they've been on. Well, tonight they clinched a playoff birth for the first time since the lockout. This had to be one of the most improbable scenarios the NHL has seen in years. At the midway point of the season, the Blues were 16-22-3 for a mere 35 points. They were anywhere from 8 to 12 points behind the playoff contenders and sat in last place (15th) in the conference. In the last 40 games (they still have 1 left on Sunday), they have gone 24-8-7 for 55 points. This is tops in the league over that time, and they did it without their top 2 defensemen (Brewer and Johnson) and arguably their top offensive player (Kariya). Half the players on the roster are 25 or younger. This video is just one reason the fans love these young guns. I can't wait to watch them in the playoffs starting next week.
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