Blues chasing playoff picture ahead of first meeting with rival Wild

The St. Louis Blues have earned points in eight of their last nine games, but they are still playing catch-up in the Western Conference playoff race.

So the Blues will carry a sense of urgency when they host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

St. Louis, which is 5-1-3 during that nine-game span,is currently on the outside of the playoff bracket looking in.

"I think every point is important where we are right now," Blues d