Blues Big Winger Getting Hot At Right Time
Alexey Toropchenko (© Ryan Sun-Imagn Images)After defeating the Chicago Blackhawks by a 4-1 final score on March 22, the St. Louis Blues are right back on the ice to face the Nashville Predators on March 23. The Blues' goal will be to stay hot and extend their winning streak to six games.
A significant reason for the Blues' most recent win against the Blackhawks was the play of forward Alexey Toropchenko. The 6-foot-6 forward scored a goal and picked up an assist in the Blues' victory. With this, the 25-year-old winger now has three goals, seven points, and a plus-6 rating in his last eight contests.
Toropchenko is a bottom-six forward more known for his gritty style of play, as evidenced by his career-high 181 hits this season. However, he is undoubtedly heating up from an offensive standpoint, and it could not have come at a better time for the Blues.
The Blues are in a tight wild card race in the Western Conference. Due to their recent success, they currently hold the second wild spot, with the Calgary Flames being two points behind them. The Vancouver Canucks also trail the Blues by just three points. Therefore, St. Louis needs all their players to be on their A-game down the stretch, and Toropchenko certainly is right now.
It will now be fascinating to see how Toropchenko builds on his hot streak from here. With it, he now has four goals, 17 points, and a plus-4 rating on the year.
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