Grab your popcorn After the Canucks stumbled while their challengers surged, a thrilling playoff race is shaping up in the NHL's Western Conference.

Alex Ovechkin is kept off the scoresheet as the Capitals stumble out of the gate and never find their footing in a 5-2 loss to the Blues.

The St. Louis Blues are in a tricky spot approaching the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline, and they could even trade captain Brayden Schenn.

Eight days ago, the Blues were eight points from the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, with Utah and Anaheim each with a better points percentage at the