Play: St. Louis Blues
Rating: 8/10*

Two of the hottest teams in the NHL will clash at Scottrade Center Monday night when the St. Louis Blues will entertain the Florida Panthers.

St. Louis had won six on the bounce prior to a 3-2 loss at Buffalo Saturday night (despite out-shooting the Sabres 39-28) while Florida has won four straight and seven of its last eight. I think the clear value is on the home team here as the Blues have won seven of the last eight head-to-head meetings, and the Panthers should struggle both mentally and physically here in the finale of a five-game road trip, particularly after winning four straight.