Jamie Langenbrunner's second-period goal gave Jaroslav Halak all the support he needed as the Blues blanked the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Friday night at Scottrade Center. Halak stopped 22 shots for his 21st career shutout, helping the Blues (30-13-7) jump over Nashville into fourth place in the West by one point.
The Blues continued their home dominance, winning an NHL-best 22nd game at Scottrade Center (22-3-4). It's also their NHL-leading 10th shutout of the season.
D'Agostini found Langenbrunner in the high slot for a one-timer past Quick 8:38 into the second period that turned into his 57th game-winning goal.
First, he robbed the Kings' Dustin Brown at the right post by extending the left pad on a Kings power play with 5:29 left in the second. He also stretched to stop Colin Fraser's turnaround backhand attempt with 1:16 left in the period.
Halak's best save came off the stick of Justin Williams, who was parked at the right post and was denied by the right pad of Halak with 5:10 to play to preserve the 1-0 lead. Williams was looking for a point in his 10th straight game.
The Kings had a 5-1 shot advantage early in the game as the Blues needed some time to find their legs.
The Blues continued their home dominance, winning an NHL-best 22nd game at Scottrade Center (22-3-4). It's also their NHL-leading 10th shutout of the season.
D'Agostini found Langenbrunner in the high slot for a one-timer past Quick 8:38 into the second period that turned into his 57th game-winning goal.
First, he robbed the Kings' Dustin Brown at the right post by extending the left pad on a Kings power play with 5:29 left in the second. He also stretched to stop Colin Fraser's turnaround backhand attempt with 1:16 left in the period.
Halak's best save came off the stick of Justin Williams, who was parked at the right post and was denied by the right pad of Halak with 5:10 to play to preserve the 1-0 lead. Williams was looking for a point in his 10th straight game.
The Kings had a 5-1 shot advantage early in the game as the Blues needed some time to find their legs.
