What a letdown last night. All good until Philly woke up and started playing like they meant business. The Blues just laid down and a took a 2nd and 3rd period arse-whoopin'. They were outplayed, out-hit, out-hustled and most importantly, out-scored. Once again, they tried to make one too many passes several times and it cost them. I recall one specific play where Stastny had a wide open shot from less than 20' and tried to make some highlight reel pass. SHOOT THE FORKIN' PUCK!!!

Also pretty disappointed in how they let themselves get manhandled and how they let Philly take liberties with scorers. Of course the officiating was dreadful but that is just the norm in the NHL these days. I suspect we are on the upside of calls as much as the downside overall. But last night was brutal and the Blues were certainly on the downside... The too many men penalty was just incorrect and the penalty on Lehtera for high sticking Giroux was one of the worst calls you will see in an NHL game. That one lead to a goal.

Let's hope for better results (and effort) in Boston tonight.