Sun Apr 13 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Blues’ Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance as Season Winds Down

**Seattle, WA** – The St. Louis Blues face a nail-biting finish to their regular season, with their playoff berth hanging by a thread. Entering their penultimate game against the Seattle Kraken, the Blues are locked in a fierce battle for a Western Conference Wild Card spot with the Minnesota Wild. Both teams are tied with 93 points, but the Wild currently holds the tiebreaker advantage due to more regulation wins.

The Calgary Flames, with three games remaining, could still play spoiler. A Blues victory against the Kraken, coupled with a Wild loss to the Vancouver Canucks (playing concurrently), would give St. Louis the inside track. However, a Wild win and a Blues loss would leave the Blues needing a miracle on the final day.

Adding to the tension, the Blues have lost their last two games, following a franchise-record 12-game winning streak. Their recent defeat against the Edmonton Oilers, where they conceded a late goal, proved particularly costly.

There’s some positive injury news, however, with defenseman Colton Parayko expected to return for the season finale against the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday. Unfortunately, defenseman Philip Broberg is unavailable for the Kraken game due to a personal matter.

The Blues face a tough Kraken team featuring players such as Jared McCann and Matty Beniers. The game promises to be a high-stakes showdown as the Blues fight for their playoff lives. The outcome will significantly influence their postseason destiny, potentially pitting them against the Vegas Golden Knights or the Winnipeg Jets in the first round.

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