Are the Blues out of the playoffs
The St. Louis Blues are not out of the playoffs. They clinched their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs after an incredible late-season surge. The Blues earned their 46th postseason appearance in franchise history. Fans could finally breathe easy, you know? This team refused to quit when things looked pretty terrible.
From worst to fighting back
The Blues started the 2024-25 season in rough shape. After 31 games, they had a record of 11-13-7 and the worst goal differential in the entire NHL at minus-30. Seriously, they looked completely out of playoff contention. The Western Conference Wild Card race featured tough competition from Edmonton, Utah, Chicago, and Winnipeg. But St. Louis didn't fold. They stayed in the fight when most teams would have just given up.
The winning streak that changed everything
Something clicked after February 2. The Blues rattled off a franchise-record 12-game wining streak. They went 21-5-4 over a huge stretch (which was honestly impressive to watch). Pavel Buchnevich played brilliantly, including a hat trick during the playoffs. Fans finally saw the team they believed in showing up. Suddenly, playoff dreams looked possible again. The turnaround was electric and gave the entire organization new life.
What happened in the playoffs
The Blues made the playoffs as the second Wild Card with 96 points. They faced Winnipeg in the first round. The series went all seven games. Drama and intensity filled every matchup. The Jets won in double overtime of game seven ending St. Louis's playoff run. While the loss stung, making the playoffs after that rough start was still an achievement nobody expected.
Looking ahead to 2025-26
The Blues now face the 2025-26 season sitting at around 11-13-7 again early in December. Predictive models give them roughly a 20.7% playoff chance. Games against Nashville and other divisional rivals matter hugely. Fans should monitor injury reports closely health has really impacted performance. Watch the Wild Card standings. Follow how Pavel Buchnevich and key players perform. The Blues have shown they can turn seasons around fast. They'll get another shot to prove it.
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