Blues Seek Turning Point Against Kraken as They Look to Build Momentum

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The St. Louis Blues are searching for a spark to turn their season around as they host the Seattle Kraken at Enterprise Center on Saturday night. Despite a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, the Blues have struggled to maintain consistency, suffering a 6-1 road loss to the Washington Capitals before rebounding with a 3-0 shutout of the Buffalo Sabres. To address their inconsistency, Blues coach Jim Montgomery made significant changes to the lineup, benching winger Jordan Kyrou and forward Oskar Sundqvist while inserting Mathieu Joseph and Alexandre Texier. He also removed No. 1 Robert Thomas from the game for the second half of the second period. Montgomery believes the team's effort improved significantly during the Sabres game, citing better physicality and a stronger commitment to blocking shots. However, he is cautious not to read too much into one game, saying, 'It's just one game. We have to do it again Saturday night.' The Blues will have to decide between goalies Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington for Saturday's matchup. The Kraken, who recently completed a 2-1-2 homestand, are looking to regroup after a 6-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, which coach Lane Lambert called 'disconnected' and lacking in structure. The Kraken defense struggled to maintain its edge, and the team is hoping to use the loss as an opportunity to refocus and get back on track.