Blues playing better under Jim Montgomery, take on Lightning

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Eleven games into the tenure of new coach Jim Montgomery, the St. Louis Blues appear to have solidified their footing and found their game.

The Blues and their new coach will embark on a three-game road trip, starting with Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

After opening the season with a 9-12-1 record under coach Drew Bannister, St. Louis fired the former Ligh