Seven straight wins, undefeated at home and in Big Ten play and a record worthy of a ranking. It’s only early January but Michigan State is in a good spot while off to its best start in three years.

Anaheim Ducks (17-18-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (19-19-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks hit the ...