Although St. Louis had established a 2-0 lead in the first period despite being out-shot by 13-9 margin, the Oilers continued to pepper Ben Bishop while the game was still within reach. The Blues, however, iced the game with their third goal of the evening early in the second period. Chris Stewart's unassisted marker at 4:19, on the power-play, silenced the Oilers' sticks on the night. The shots continued to come, but the uphill climb was far too great. The Blues would later score an additional two goals in their cruise to victory.

In a game that saw home side struggle to produce goals at one end, a big save by Devan Dubnyk at the other provided his club with the opportunity to embark on the comeback path. Late in the second period, with the Blues on a power-play due to a Jordan Eberle high-sticking penalty, a streaking Brad Boyes received a pass in the slot area where he tipped the puck on goal. A sliding Dubnyk came across in a hurry, robbing the St. Louis forward with his flush-to-the-ice left pad. Although the Oilers were unable to come back, the save gave his team a chance with his late-period heroics.

The Blues' newly acquired assets continue to produce, and tonight was another opportunity for Chris Stewart to shine. Since being traded to St. Louis, Stewart has produced six goals in five games, including a pair tonight to lead his Blues to an impressive 5-0 victory. Strong goaltending by Ben Bishop provided the defensive edge, but the offensive charge was led by this incredibly talented forward. For Stewart, his early impression with the Blues organization couldn't possibly be more positive.

With Taylor Chorney being placed on the IR today, the opportunity opens for another player to step in and make the most of his chance. For veteran Jason Strudwick, he's doing his best to earn more games down the stretch. The seventh rearguard concluded his evening having played 10:18, with a blocked shot and takeaway given to his credit. In addition, a decisive fight in the waning moments of the game sparked the building and displayed tremendous veteran leadership to the young Oilers.

J-F Jacques has been making the most of his recent opportunities in the lineup. His physical presence was again on display tonight, with a tremendous crunch on Blues defenceman Tyson Strachan. After dishing the puck behind his own net, Strachan turned and was met with the incoming velocity of the Oilers' lumbering winger. Jacques made solid contact, sending the rearguard violently into the glass, much to the pleasure of the sold-out Rexall Place crowd midway through the third.

With an assist on Matt D'Agostini's third period goal, Cam Janssen recorded his first NHL point in over two years. His last point came on Jan. 15th, 2009 when he scored against the Colorado Avalanche.

"There needed to be more passion and emotion and contact and we needed to drag ourselves into the game, and we had a little bit of a hard time doing that. It was a puzzling game. They scored on their opportunities -- and we let them walk in and do that -- and we couldn't capitalize on ours.

-  Head Coach Tom Renney on the loss to St. Louis

Tyler Seguin and the Boston Bruins roll into Edmonton as the Oilers and Bruins meet for the only time this season. Game-time is 6:00pm MST and can be seen on Rogers Sportsnet OIlers.