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The message was heard loud and clearly. Blues defenseman Barret Jackman was one of several players to take note of owner Dave Checketts' declaration on Friday that the "wait is over" and "it's time to win." "When it comes from the top like that, results have to come now," Jackman said.

Blues coach Andy Murray has been a hockey coach for the majority of his life. So he understands the magnitude of the challenge at hand.

It's not often that Blues players will admit that a break in the schedule comes at a good time.

After his team played poorly the night before, Thrashers coach John Anderson challenged his players to focus on fundamental hockey.

Even though the San Jose Sharks were decidedly outplayed, they needed only 16 seconds of good play to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 games.

Goals have been hard to come by for the Blues over their current losing streak. Facing a Thrashers club that just allowed a season-high six goals last night might help them break out of that slump.

QUESTION: Which of the young Blues players do you feel will grow into the most prodigious goal-scorer for this team? JEREMY RUTHERFORD It seems like the answer to this question changes each month, and I suppose that's to be expected.

The St. Louis Blues hope a rousing win and a long homestand can provide a boost to a team that's been struggling as of late.

Strategy for OT has several variables Blues notebook Murray looks beyond defense-forward ratio.

The St. Louis Blues will try to snap a season-high losing streak this evening in a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at Scottrade Center.

After playing 13 games this season without partaking in a shootout, the Blues found themselves Sunday in their second one in less than 24 hours.

Fox Sports Midwest, KMOX Blues PREVIEW - As bad as the Blues have played this season at Scottrade Center, where they are 1-5-1, the team has been impressive on the road.

T.J. Oshie #74 of the St. Louis Blues skates prior to the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on October 17, 2009 in Anaheim, California.

The Philadelphia Flyers will try to win a season-high fourth straight game tonight, when they host the St.

WHERE: Scottrade Center WHEN: 7:35 tonight TV, RADIO: Fox Sports Midwest, KMOX BLUES PREVIEW: Lars Eller is expected to make his NHL debut.

The Calgary Flames celebrate Jarome Iginla's overtime winner in Dallas on Wednesday.

Big names owe Blues big games Stars are a big reason for slump that set in with return from Sweden.

With Andy McDonald still feeling the effects of Saturday's collision with the boards, the Blues were in an emergency situation with 11 healthy forwards Wednesday and needed to make a call-up for tonight's game against Calgary.

Perhaps the rapid return of St. Louis Blues fan favorite T.J. Oshie from an emergency appendectomy can help reverse the team's dreadful 1-5 start on home ice.

Following up back-to-back home shutout defeats with a tough practice on Sunday, the St.