This team looks considerably better.

Game 1 of the Chris Stewart Era did not start on a happy Note. The Blues fell behind immediately on Brandon McMillan’s soft goal against Conklin.

Cam Janssen responded by challenging hulking Ducks enforcer George Parros to a fight . . . and let’s just say that was a tough bout for the hometown kid.

Then Teemu Selanne converted a Brad Boyes giveaway into a 2-0 lead just 6 minutes, 41 seconds into the game. Blues fans were bumming big time.

Wasn't this just the same old same old?

But then Oshie struck. He threw a shot at Anaheim goaltender Curtis McElhinney and McDonald redirected it into the net. Just seven seconds later, Oshie walked in and beat McElhinney with a backhand roof shot.

Then the Blues converted on the power play, with Colaiacovo blasting the puck through traffic and into the net. A 2-0 deficit quick turned into a 3-2 lead.

When Conklin bled another goal, this time on a long wrist shot by Ryan Getzlaf, Blues coach Davis Payne summoned Bishop from the bullpen with the game tied 3-3.