Doug Weight had a goal and an assist and Keith Tkachuk netted the game winner as the Blues topped Oilers 2-1 last night. The victory marked St. Louis’ fourth straight. But the eerie curse of the goalie continues for the Blue Notes. Rookie Curtis Sanford went down with a sprained ankle. Brent Johnson, Fred Brathwaite and Reinhard Divis. After Sanford went down, it was up to fellow rookie Cody Rudkowsky to stop the Oilers and he did a commendable job. Rudkowsky stopped all eight shots he faced in the third period, securing the win. St. Louis will face Calgary on Saturday in hopes of making it five wins in a row. The Blues troubles between the pipes should be aided soon. Before last night’s game, acquired 37-year old goalie Tom Barrasso. The 18-year veteran went 15-14-5 with the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs last season.
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