CHICAGO — The all-important third goal continues to be elusive for the Blues. For the eighth time in their last 15 games, they failed to score more than two goals. They are now 1-5-2 in those eight games after squandering a 2-0 first-period lead to lose, 3-2, in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday afternoon at the United Center.
After a strong start, the Blues faded down the stretch. They had only nine shots on goal over the final two periods and OT. They limp back to St. Louis with a 10-7-3 record and play Columbus on Saturday night at Enterprise Center.
Alex DeBrincat scored the game winner for Chicago, his 12th of the season, capping off a 2-on-1 rush with 3 minutes, 33 seconds left in overtime.
