Christmas marked a turning point for the St. Louis Blues last season as they went from last place at the holiday to winning the Stanley Cup. Heading into the three-day break this year, the Blues are on top of the Western Conference and look more than ready to defend their title. Brayden Schenn scored twice in St. Louis' four-goal first period and the Blues won their sixth straight game, 4-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. read more https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401145622
