St. Louis at Colorado

You need defense to contend on the road, and St. Louis has it. The Blues are fifth during the NHL playoffs in goals surrendered (2.67), fourth in shots on goal allowed, and fourth in save percentage. During the regular season, the Blues were 11th in goals allowed and in save percentage. St. Louis is on a 16-5 run overall, is 25-13-4 on the road, and is also on a 9-2 run on the road, including 8-3 as a road dog. They play Game 1 at Colorado after winning the last three to dispatch Minnesota, and the Blues are 12-3 after a victory (38-18 versus the Western Conference). Colorado is 52-64 at home off of a road win by two goals or more. These teams played three close ones in the regular season, splitting a pair of 5-3 games along with a 4-3 Colorado win. The wagering value is on the talented and balanced visitors to pull the upset or lose by one goal. Play St. Louis on the puckline.