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Steen after Sharks tied game: ‘There’s not much that fazes us’

Alexander Steen and the Blues have been through plenty of adversity this season and they’re not afraid of anything.

Blues need Tarasenko to step up after falling in opener against Sharks

The St. Louis Blues know they will need more from forward Vladimir Tarasenko if they are to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970.

Cardinals' offense quiet in back-to-back games, falling 2-1 to Pirates

Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas (4-3) gave up three hits — all in a row — and struck out a season-high seven in seven innings.

Goaltending has been key in getting Blues, Sharks to Western Conference final

St. Louis’ season started to turn around as soon as goalie Jordan Binnington came up from the AHL to help lead the Blues from the bottom of the standings.

NCAA committee proposes moving 3-point line to international distance

The rules committee is proposing moving the 3-point line to the international distance and resetting the shot clock to 20 seconds following offensive rebounds.

Thomas playing above his age during Blues' playoff run

Robert Thomas, who won’t turn 20 until July 2, showed off the offensive skill and speed against Dallas.

Blues face a Sharks team that has Pavelski back from a nasty head injury

San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski went down with a gruesome head injury in the first round of the playoffs but returned with a flurry in Game 7 of Round 2.

Blues face Sharks starting Saturday in Western Conference Final

Blues vs. Sharks in the Western Conference Final

Binnington proving he's the real deal as Blues prep for Sharks

Jordan Binnington still doesn’t look nervous.

Cardinals blanked on three hits in 5-0 loss as Phils take series

The St. Louis Cardinals lost for the sixth time in their last seven games in a 5-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

XFL reaches multiyear deals with FOX and ESPN

The XFL, which includes a St. Louis team, has reached multiyear agreements with FOX Sports and ESPN to broadcast its games beginning in 2020.

Cards' pitching gets hammered as Cubs complete the sweep with 13-5 win

The Cubs pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 13-5 on Sunday night for their season-high seventh consecutive victory.

Blues force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Stars in Dallas

The Blues beat the Stars 4-1 on Sunday to force Game 7 in the second-round Western Conference semifinal series.

Gregerson returns from IL, O'Neill optioned to Memphis

Luke Gregerson returns to the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen after 11 rehab games this season.

Blues' backs against the wall after Stars win Game 5 2-1

The Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Friday night to take a 3-2 lead int heir Western Conference semifinal series.

Flaherty regrets the two walks before Rizzo's three-run homer

Jack Flaherty pitched a strong game aside from a series of mistakes that led to a three-run homer.

Cards wait out rain but can't complete sweep against Nats in 2-1 loss

The Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 after a long rain delay Thursday to salvage the finale of a four-game series.

Cardinals get to Scherzer early, beat Nationals 5-1

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

WATCH: Cardinals rally in the fourth with two outs, scoring three crucial runs

With the bases loaded Kolten Wong drops down a bunt that scored one then Harrison Bader followed it up with a two-run single.

Wainwright whirls another solid outing as Cardinals beat Nationals 3-2

Wainwright (3-2) allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked two.

Maroon's game-winner lifts Blues to 4-3 victory over Stars

Pat Maroon scored the game-winner against the Dallas Stars with 1:38 left to give the St. Louis Blues Blues a 4-3 victory and a 2-1 series lead.

Cardinals' offense explodes in fifth inning en route to 6-3 win over Nats

Harrison Bader homered to spark a six-run fifth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday.

Coaches Berube, Montgomery head into Game 3 with series tied

First-year coaches Craig Berube and Jim Montgomery go into Game 3 with one win apiece.

Cardinals ride Flaherty's strong outing to 5-2 victory over Reds

ack Flaherty tossed seven scoreless innings, Yadier Molina drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2.

Blues fall 4-2 to Stars as series evens up at 1-1

Ben Bishop made 32 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday in Game 2 to even the Western Conference semifinal series.

Ozuna drives in five as Cardinals defeat Reds 6-3

Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Saturday.

Clunker: Cardinals serve up five homers, fall to Cincy 12-1

The Cincinnati Reds snapped St. Louis’ five-game win streak with a 12-1 victory over the Cardinals on Friday night.

Rolen, Isringhausen, Cooper are newest members of Cardinals Hall of Fame

Scott Rolen, Jason Isringhausen and Mort Cooper were revealed Friday as the Class of 2019 in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame.

Tarasenko scores twice as Blues hang on for 3-2 Game 1 victory over Stars

Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals as the St. Louis Blues hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Stars goalie Bishop on playing hometown Blues: 'It's a business trip'

St. Louis Blues-Dallas Stars second round Stanley Cup Playoffs preview