Preview: The Wild, the NHL's second-best defensive team at 2.0 goals allowed a game, is riding a three-game win streak-- its first three-game nonshootout win streak since January.
Players to watch: G Josh Harding will start his fourth game in a row for the Wild. He's 3-0-1 with a 1.47 goals-against average and .964 save percentage. He's 4-2 all-time vs. St. Louis. ... Blues C Jason Arnott has 27 points in 30 games against the Wild.
Numbers: Since allowing two power-play goals last week against Anaheim, the Wild's penalty kill is 12-for-12 the past three games. ... The Blues have the NHL's second-worst penalty kill (72.2 percent).
Injuries: Wild D Clayton Stoner (finger) is available. D Greg Zanon (groin) and D Mike Lundin (back) are out. Blues RW David Perron (postconcussion syndrome), C B.J. Crombeen (scapula) and LW Andy McDonald (concussion) are out. D Kent Huskins (ankle) is questionable.
