The St. Louis Blues surrendered five goals in the third period of an 8-1 loss to the Washington Capitals at Enterprise Center on Saturday. Scott Perunovich scored in the beginning of the first period to tie the game at one before the Blues gave up seven unanswered goals. St. Louis is tied for fifth place in the Central Division with 14 points and a 7-8-and-0 record. The Blues host the Bruins tomorrow night.