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5 Great Things About the St. Louis Blues’ Victory in the Winter Classic

By Patrick Karraker

Jan 2, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues players celebrate with goalie Jake Allen (34) after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2016 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues players celebrate with goalie Jake Allen (34) after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2016 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Artemi Panarin (72) controls the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (19) during the first period in the 2016 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jay Bouwmeester’s Moment of Offensive Brilliance

While Jay Bouwmeester was once a serious threat as an offensive defenseman, collecting 37 or more points each season from 2005-09, he’s tailed off significantly in that area over the past several years. Bouwmeester looked like his old self on Monday, though, skating behind the Blackhawks’ net from center ice and threading a spectacular pass to Patrik Berglund for the Blues’ first goal.

See for yourself:

With the possible exception of a ridiculous cross-ice pass from Vladimir Tarasenko to Alex Pietrangelo that went for a goal earlier this month, Bouwmeester’s pass might be the greatest assist from a Blues player this season. Maybe Monday’s game will be the confidence booster that Bouwmeester needs to start becoming an offensive difference maker again.

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