text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_83 (january VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR, game VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number in January when the St. Louis Blues had a game smaller than 42?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(january) FROM table_name_83 WHERE opponent = "st. louis blues" AND game < 42