The struggles continued for the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night as the Anaheim Ducks battled back to earn a 6-5 win in a shootout. Nick Bonino netted the deciding goal to help the Ducks improve to 7-2-1. Bobby Ryan scored twice and also had two assists in the victory. Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth made 26 saves to become the first goalie in 8 years to win his first five starts.
Alexander Steen, David Backes and Chris Stewart each lit the lamp for the Blues, who dropped their third straight to fall to 6-4-1. Brian Elliott also recorded 18 saves in the loss.
Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock says they battle hard in this game.
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Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk says they have to help out goaltender Brian Elliott.
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Blues forward Alexander Steen says the Ducks protected the puck throughout.
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The Blues will be back in action at home tomorrow night when they host the defending champion Los Angeles Kings at Scottrade.
