Last year at this time, the veteran forward was facing the Blues as a member of the Colorado Avalanche.

Blues were swept in four games — and embarrassed — in playoff series against Colorado last year.

Blues beat reporter Jim Thomas joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the impressive Blues closeout of Minnesota and the underdog status against mighty Colorado.

This will be only the third time the teams have faced off in the playoffs, with the Avalanche winning both previous meetings.

Avalanche showed Blues just how skilled and swift they are during regular season, but the Blues displayed their scoring prowess and resiliency.

The Blues are set to take on the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Twice over the last month, the Minnesota Wild knocked Nick Leddy out of the lineup. He responded by helping to knock the Wild out of the playoffs.

One of the youngest Blues, Toropchenko has a veteran helping on the fourth line in Tyler Bozak.

Nothing official, but Blues expect Colorado series to begin either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Team is 12-4-3 when using fewer than 12 forwards this season, and figures to keep runing out 11 forwards and seven defensemen against Colorado.

The Avalanche has the advantage against St. Louis. And home ice. But this series sure seems like it’ll be more of a series than last year’s series.

He made some tough and unorthodox decisions in the six-game series; the Blues wouldn't be moving on to Round 2 without them.

From the education of Igor Shesterkin, to newfound resiliency in Florida, to McDavid vs. Markstrom in Alberta, here's what we're watching heading into Round 2.

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.

Team USA suffered a 4-1 loss to host Finland on Monday at the ice hockey world championship, while Winnipeg Jets star Pierre-Luc Dubois led Team Canada to its third straight victory, a 5-1 decision over Slovakia.