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On Monday night, the St. Louis Blues will be hoping that their solid defense can handle offense of the New York Rangers. These two teams played each other on opening night, with the Rangers pulling off a 3-2 road win.

The Blues were able to win their fourth game in a row on Saturday night when they defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime. They were 2-for-4 on the power play in that win and they outhit the Avs 23-17.

St. Louis hasn't been able to score many goals this season, but they are holding opponents to less than two goals per game. Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko has six goals in 10 games this season and he leads the team with 11 points. Goalie Brian Elliott is 4-2-1 in seven starts with a shutout and a 1.96 GAA.

On Saturday, the Rangers faced an in-form goalie and were shut out 1-0 in the shootout by the Winnipeg Jets on home ice. They were 0-for-5 in the power play in that loss and they were goalless despite getting 38 of shots on goal.

Through 10 games, Rangers left wing Rick Nash has nine goals and two assists, while center Derick Brassard has four goals and seven points on the season. Veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has a 5-3-1 record on the year with two shutouts, a 2.85 GAA and a .902 save percentage.

St. Louis Blues Betting Trends

St. Louis Blues are 36681 Against the Spread

St. Louis Blues are 36559 against the Over/Under

New York Rangers Betting Trends

New York Rangers are 36651 Against the Spread

New York Rangers are 36650 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

St. Louis Blues

11/01/14 C Paul Stastny Shoulder "?" Monday vs NY Rangers
10/30/14 RW T.J. Oshie Concussion out indefinitely

New York Rangers

11/02/14 C Derek Stepan Fibula expected to miss Monday vs. St. Louis
11/02/14 GO Henrik Lundqvist Rest is not expected to be in the starting lineup Monday vs. St. Louis
11/02/14 D Kevin Klein Foot expected to miss Monday vs. St. Louis
11/02/14 D Ryan McDonagh Shoulder expected to miss 3-4 weeks
10/29/14 D John Moore Suspension expected to miss 5 games; eligible to return Nov 11 vs Pittsburgh
10/10/14 D Dan Boyle Hand expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Tony Sink's Pick: Take New York

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