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The Blues are 14th in SOG goals allowed and while they don't take a ton of penalties, they struggle to stop opposing power plays when they do, operating at a 73.87% success rate (7th-worst in the NHL). Kadri, who skates on the top PP unit, will be hungry to help Calgary bounce back here.

Blues need to run it back if they are serious about gaining ground; Neighbours a game time decision after leaving practice early Wednesday but took part in morning skate; Bolduc will go back in for Texier;