Chicago may be 19 points ahead of the Blues, but the Blues have a 2-1-1 record against them. Although not fully fit, Evgeni Nabokov is expected to get the start against the Blackhawks after Boucher won their last game against Montreal.
After blowing out Chicago in their first game 7-2, it's been a relative close affair between the two teams though, with Chicago's win and one of St Louis' win being decided by 1 goal. While Derek Roy rescued a point for the Blues in their last meeting, Nicklas Backstrom has struggled against the Blues. With Backstrom not fully fit as well, will Craig Anderson get the start?