St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks have been joined in hatred since the Blues entered the NHL, with good reason. Chicago stinks and deserves misery and woe, and for many decades the Blackhawks provided that for their fans. Meanwhile, the Blues were good but never great. Now the Blackhawks have multiple Stanley Cups, and the Blues remain good — but hopefully great someday soon? We'll find out this year. The Blues take on the Blackhawks for the first time this season at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, at Scottrade Center (1401 Clark Avenue; www.stlblues.com). Tickets are $48 to $165.