Elliott was benched in the third period after giving up three goals on 14 shots during Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Sharks in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

The netminder has now given up three-plus goals in two straight, while also receiving no support from the Blues offense in what has been a disastrous two-game stretch. The benching may not help his psyche, but Elliott will need to bounce back in Game 4 if St. Louis wants to stay competitive in the series. Over three contests so far, the 31-year-old has a .875 save percentage, which simply won't get it done against a powerful San Jose offense.