CAPSULES AND RANKINGS

GAME OF THE WEEK

ST. LOUIS at CHICAGO

When--Thursday. Time--5:30 p.m. TV--ESPN2

Storyline--The NHL’s most surprising team visits a traditional rival in a matchup that’s always intense, no matter where they are in the standings. The Blues are riding high under Coach Joel Quenneville, who has taught a moderately talented team to play solid defense in support of Grant Fuhr’s superb goaltending. The Blackhawks have won three consecutive games and are 5-3 since a franchise-worst 0-7 start. Right wing Tony Amonte has four goals in his last three games.