ELMONT, N.Y. — Thomas Greiss couldn’t have picked a better time for his best game of the season.
Josh Leivo couldn’t have picked a better time for his first Blues goal. Same with Will Bitten and his first NHL assist (and point). It all added up to a sorely needed 7-4 victory by the Blues on Tuesday at UBS Arena over the New York Islanders.
For one night at least, they stopped the bleeding — having lost six of their previous seven games. For the first time in four games, they didn’t give up six goals. Lastly, for the first time in 24 hours, they were able to protect a lead in the third period. At 12-14-0 for the season, there’s no need for a parade.
