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The Blues’ offensive explosion against the Ducks keeps their playoff hopes alive through a fractured, cubist lens.Anaheim Today
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on the road, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. Robert Thomas scored once and added two assists, while Dylan Holloway tallied twice for the Blues. Pius Suter, Colton Parayko, and Jonatan Berggren also scored for St. Louis, who are three points out of a playoff spot with seven games remaining.
Why it matters
The Blues’ victory over the division-leading Ducks was a crucial result in their quest to reach the postseason. With time running out, St. Louis needed a big road win to stay in the playoff race, while Anaheim’s loss was a missed opportunity to solidify their position atop the Pacific Division.
The details
The game was a back-and-forth affair early, with the teams trading goals in the first period. But the Blues took control in the second and third periods, getting goals from Suter, Parayko, and Holloway to pull away. Goaltender Joel Hofer made 25 saves to earn the win for St. Louis.
The Blues scored the game-winning goal with 1:16 left in the first period.St. Louis extended their lead with a goal early in the second period.The Blues added two more goals in the second and third periods to seal the victory.
The players
Robert Thomas
A 23-year-old forward for the St. Louis Blues who had a three-point game in the win.
Dylan Holloway
A 21-year-old forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored two goals in the victory.
Joel Hofer
The 22-year-old goaltender for the St. Louis Blues who made 25 saves to earn the win.
Ryan Poehling
A 24-year-old forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored a goal and added an assist in the loss.
Lukas Dostal
The 22-year-old goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks who stopped 23 shots in the defeat.
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What they’re saying
“We knew we had to come out strong tonight and get a big road win to keep our playoff hopes alive. The guys really stepped up and played a complete game.”
— Craig Berube, Head Coach, St. Louis Blues
“It’s a tough loss, but we’ll regroup and get ready for our next game. We’re still in a good position in the division, we just need to get back to playing our game.”
— Dallas Eakins, Head Coach, Anaheim Ducks
What’s next
The Blues will look to build on this crucial road win as they continue their playoff push, with seven games remaining in the regular season. The Ducks will aim to bounce back and regain their spot atop the Pacific Division.
The takeaway
This victory was a massive boost for the Blues’ playoff aspirations, as they kept their postseason dreams alive with a dominant performance on the road against the division-leading Ducks. The game showcased the Blues’ offensive firepower and resilience in the face of a tough opponent, providing hope that they can still make a late-season surge into the playoffs.