W2W4: St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks, Game 6

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CHICAGO — The St. Louis Blues get another crack at eliminating the reigning champion Chicago Blackhawks during Game 6, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Here’s what to watch for with the Blues hanging on to a 3-2 series lead:

Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw makes his return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension for his homophobic slur in Game 4. The morning skate indicated that he’ll be joining Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on the top line, giving that line another element it didn’t have in Game 1.

“He’s going to play his game, go to the net and win pucks back for them,” said Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger. “He’s used to playing in top lines too.”

Before the suspension, Shaw was the Blackhawks most consistent offensive producer, with two goals and two assists. Chicago will need him to pick right back up with that production, especially with the added responsibility of playing with Toews and Kane. The two Blackhawks stars have combined for just one goal in this series and Toews, especially, needs to show up on the scoresheet if the Blackhawks want to …

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