The Blues edged the Stars 1-0 tonight and are now tied for the most points in the NHL standings.
The Blues (27-12-6) is tied with the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks for the top spot with 60 points, but is listed as No. 2 in the overall in the standings behind the Rangers, who have played two fewer games.
Jaroslav Halak made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season and his second in his past three games, and T.J. Oshie scored the only goal of the game with 8:34 left in regulation.
Oshie's 14th goal of the season was assisted by David Perron and Alex Pietrangelo, who extended his points streak to seven games with his 10th point (2 goals, 8 assists) in that span.
The Blues improved to 11-0-2 in their last 13 home games, setting a franchise record with at least point 13 consecutive home games.
Halak improved to 9-0-3 in his last 12 games and has now surrendered just two goals in a span of 211 minutes, 6 seconds. Including a shutout by Brian Elliott, the Blues have blanked three of their last five opponents.
The Blues will be off Tuesday and Wednesday before hosting Edmonton Thursday at Scottrade Center.
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David Perron nearly converted a length-of-the-ice shot into an empty-net to seal the win, but he missed by inches.
Blues 1, Stars 0 ... with 53 seconds left in regulation.
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The Stars have pulled goalie Kari Lehtonen.
Blues 1, Stars 0 ... with 1:26 left in regulation.
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The Blues have broken the scoreless game with an incredible goal by T.J. Oshie.
Oshie worked a give-and-go with David Perron, who fed Oshie charging to the net. With Dallas Nicklas Grossman on his back, Oshie brought the puck from his backhand to his forehand and while being knocked over, he beat Kari Lehtonen.
It was Oshie's 14th goal of the season, tying David Backes for the team lead.
Blues 1, Stars 0 ... with 8:34 left in regulation.
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Blues forward Vladimir Sobotka skated off the ice in pain. He's on the bench.
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With the Blues on the power play, Jason Arnott misplayed a puck, allowing Eric Nystrom a shorthanded breakaway. But Jaroslav Halak snuffed it out with a huge save.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 11:56 left in regulation.
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The Blues are headed on their fourth power play after a hooking call against Loui Eriksson. They are 0 for 3.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 13:58 left in regulation.
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Officials rule no goal and it was the right call.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 16 minutes left in regulation.
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Dallas center Toby Peterson appeared to have kept a shot by David Backes out of the Stars' net with his skates. The play is under review.
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The Blues and Stars are underway in the third period.
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The Blues and Stars remain scoreless after 40 minutes, with the Blues narrowly outshooting the visitors 18-16.
It's a lively game with a combined 32 hits between the teams through two periods. There was a fight in the second period between Scott Nichol, his fifth of the season, and Jake Dowell. It marks the third straight game the Blues have dropped the gloves, their sixth scuffle in that span.
Both teams are 0 for 3 on the power play.
Jaroslav Halak and Kari Lehtonen are on their game after two periods. The Blues enter the third period having not surrendered a goal in their last eight games.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... at the 2nd intermission.
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Jaroslav Halak made a dandy stop on Dallas' Eric Nystrom in front of the net, keeping the game scoreless.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 35 seconds left in the 2nd period.
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The Blues' power play has been nullified because of an interference call against Matt D'Agostini.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 5:43 left in the 2nd period.
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The Blues are headed on their third power play of the game after a tripping call against Dallas' Mark Fistric.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... 6:34 left in the 2nd period.
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Scott Nichol and Jake Dowell dropped the gloves. Nichol didn't like a hit by Dowell behind the Stars' net. Both players got fighting majors and Nichol received an extra roughing penalty, putting the Stars on the power play.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 12:30 left in the 2nd period.
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The Blues and Stars are underway in the 2nd period. The Blues are on a 4-on-3 power play for 36 seconds.
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After 10 straight home games with a goal in the first period, the Blues have gone back-to-back first periods without a goal at Scottrade Center. It's a scoreless game against the Dallas Stars after 20 minutes.
The Stars had eight shots to the Blues' seven in the first period, as the Blues' Jaroslav Halak and the Stars' Kari Lehtonen kept everything out of the net. Each team had a power play, but neither capitalized, as the Stars dropped to three for their last 37 with the man-advantage.
The Blues, however, will begin the second period on the power play, with Dallas' Steve Ott being whistled for slashing at the end of the period. It will be a 4-on-3 power play, following coincidental minors in the final two minutes.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... at the 1st intermission.
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The Blues had a 2-on-1 rush and couldn't convert. Then they cycled the puck for the final 25 seconds and never got a shot off, holding the rubber until the buzzer.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... at the 1st intermission.
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Chris Stewart headed to the Blues' locker room, after a roughing penalty. There were coincidental minors, as Vernon Fiddler was whistled for slashing.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 1:24 seconds left in 1st period.
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Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak kept the game scoreless with a couple of top-notch saves, including a pad save on Michael Ryder.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with
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The Blues have killed the Dallas power play.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 2:20 left in the 1st period.
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The Stars are headed on their first power play after a hooking penalty against T.J. Oshie.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 4:22 left in 1st period.
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Dallas defenseman Sheldon Souray just limped to the locker room after being hit by a Roman Polak slap shot.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 4:50 left in the 1st period.
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The Stars have erased the Blues' power play.
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The Blues will go on the power play after a delay-of-game call against the Stars.
Blues 0, Stars 0 ... with 16:18 left in the 1st period.
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The Blues and Stars are underway at Scottrade Center.
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TONIGHT'S LINEUP
Forwards
David Perron-David Backes-Chris Stewart
Matt D'Agostini-Patrik Berglund-T.J. Oshie
Vladimir Sobotka-Jason Arnott-Jamie Langenbrunner
B.J. Crombeen-Scott Nichol-Ryan Reaves
Defensemen
Carlo Colaiacovo-Alex Pietrangelo
Barret Jackman-Kevin Shattenkirk
Ian Cole-Roman Polak
Goalie
Jaroslav Halak
