The Vancouver Canucks are coming to St. Louis looking to sweep the series after defeating the Blues twice already on the season. The first two meetings have yielded a total of 16 goals, and I think we're in for another high-scoring contest tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Special Teams - The Nucks power play unit ranks among the middle of the pack in the NHL, but it has been mighty efficient over recent games. Vancouver was 2-for-3 on the man advantage against Dallas Saturday and has notched at least one power play goal in five straight contests. The Blues have done well playing with the man advantage of late as well and are 4-for-14 on the power play over their last four games.

2. Brian Elliot's Struggles - The Blues #1 netminder has won only one of his last five outings and has allowed seven goals over his last two games. St. Louis held Columbus to 17 shots Saturday but three of those still trickled past the Moose. He was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in only 25 minutes at Minnesota his previous appearance.

3. X-Factor - The Nucks are a respectable 22-12-3 away from home and the over is 8-2 in the Blues last 10 when hosting a team with a winning road record.

Selection: This is a play on the total to go over 5 goals (10*)