The Blues have done a great job at generating offensive chances. But they have not done much scoring. Here's how that could change.
Brian Germinaro of Bleedin' Blue argues that the St. Louis Blues generate plenty of scoring opportunities but struggle to finish them. Through their first 12 games, the team scored only 35 goals, ranking 11th fewest in the NHL. Despite recently firing 46 shots in a shutout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, underlying metrics indicate that St. Louis should be scoring at a significantly higher rate.
To solve the finishing slump, Germinaro suggests adjusting line combinations and altering chemistry. He specifically recommends giving forward Pavel Buchnevich more ice time, noting his strong underlying possession and expected goals metrics as a potential catalyst for offensive improvement.
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