{"id":467206,"date":"2026-02-22T19:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/467206\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T19:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:59:15","slug":"blues-olympic-standouts-of-the-week-binnington-dvorsky-and-st-louiss-hockey-influence-the-hockey-writers-st-louis-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/467206\/","title":{"rendered":"Blues’ Olympic Standouts of the Week: Binnington, Dvorsky, and St. Louis’s Hockey Influence – The Hockey Writers – St Louis Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

We waited 12 years for the NHL to return to the Winter Olympics. It was worth the wait! Just two days after Megan Keller scored the overtime goal to win the gold for the United States women\u2019s team<\/a>, Jack Hughes scored the overtime goal to win the gold for the United States men\u2019s team. For the first time since the 1980 \u201cMiracle on Ice\u201d team, the United States has won gold in hockey.<\/p>\n

Related: Auston Matthews & Team USA Wins Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics<\/a><\/p>\n

The NHL represented itself well in this tournament. From Macklin Celebrini\u2019s outstanding performance to Connor Hellebuyck\u2019s iconic performance in the gold medal game, there were many great moments. The St. Louis Blues<\/a> had their representatives in the tournament as well. As we wrap up the Winter Olympics, here is a look at the Blues\u2019 Olympic standouts of the past week.<\/p>\n

Standout #3 \u2013 St. Louis\u2019s Hockey Influence<\/p>\n

The Blues sent five players to the Olympics: Jordan Binnington<\/a>, Colton Parayko<\/a>, Pius Suter, Philip Broberg, and Dalibor Dvorsky<\/a>. Furthermore, Doug Armstrong served as Team Canada\u2019s general manager. The current members of the Blue Note represented the organization well, with Binnington and Parayko winning silver medals with Team Canada.<\/p>\n

However, that is not where the St. Louis hockey influence ends. The gold medal game was full of St. Louis connections. In addition to the current Blues on Team Canada, there were multiple natives on Team USA. The headliners, of course, were Matthew and Brady Tkachuk. Matthew added a gold medal to go along with his two Stanley Cup championships. In addition to those two, Clayton Keller from Chesterfield, Missouri, was on the Team USA roster, bringing the total number of gold medalists from St. Louis to three.<\/p>\n

\"MatthewFeb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Matthew Tkachuk (19) of the United States celebrates after defeating Canada in the men\u2019s ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Oh, we still have one more to talk about! USA forward Tage Thompson was drafted by the Blues in 2016 but only played in 41 games in St. Louis before being moved in the Ryan O\u2019Reilly trade. His time in St. Louis was short, but it is yet another connection to the \u201cGateway of the West.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are from or live in the St. Louis area, you know hockey is a big part of the community<\/a>. Children play in youth leagues, following in the footsteps of the Tkachuks and Keller. Perhaps this St. Louis influence in the gold medal game will showcase to many others just how meaningful St. Louis\u2019s hockey community is.<\/p>\n

Standout #2 \u2013 Dalibor Dvorsky<\/p>\n

Dvorsky and Team Slovakia fell short of the bronze medal, but the 20-year-old still had an outstanding tournament. Dvorsky recorded a goal and an assist in Slovakia\u2019s quarter-final win on Wednesday. Dvorsky finished the tournament with three goals and three assists. These six points were good for second best on the Slovakian team. Not too shabby for a rookie, right?<\/p>\n

Well, his six points broke an Olympic record<\/a> for most points by a rookie. The previous record holder? The all-time goal-scoring leader, Alexander Ovechkin.<\/p>\n

\"DaliborFeb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Dalibor Dvorsky (15) of Slovakia moves the puck up the ice during the first period against the United States in a men\u2019s ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Dvorsky entered the Olympics with a stellar rookie season so far. What does he have in store for the Blues when the season resumes?<\/p>\n

Standout #1- Jordan Binnington<\/p>\n

If Canadian head coach Jon Cooper had made the goaltending decision based on how the NHL season was going, Binnington would have been nowhere near the starter\u2019s crease<\/a>. However, Cooper knew Binnington\u2019s resume on the big stage. Binnington proved Cooper right by being \u201cBig-Game Binner\u201d once again.<\/p>\n

Binnington was not tested often during games, but when he was, he rose to the challenge. In Friday\u2019s win over Finland, Binnington made several key saves to keep Team Canada in the game, setting the stage for Nathan MacKinnon\u2019s last-minute heroics.<\/p>\n

In the gold medal game, Binnington once again rose to the occasion. In the third period, the 2019 Stanley Cup champion made a point-blank save on Jake Guentzel to keep the game tied. In overtime, Binnington made a fantastic glove save on Quinn Hughes, keeping the game alive, although Quinn\u2019s brother ended the game just a few moments later.<\/p>\n

Jordan Binnington’s final Olympic statline:<\/p>\n

\u2014 5 Games Played
\u2014 4-1-0 Record
\u2014 100\/109 Saves
\u2014 .917 SV%
\u2014 1.78 GAA
\u2014 Silver Medal <\/p>\n

A very solid performance tournament-round from Binner led Canada just short of the gold \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com\/uzEedSRVPj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BluesMuse (@STLBluesMuse) February 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Binnington could have joined elite company<\/a> by winning a gold medal. However, he was not the reason Canada is settling for silver. Binnington entered the tournament with trade rumors surrounding him. There is no question that his value is higher following his Olympic performance.<\/p>\n

The Week Ahead<\/p>\n

The Olympics were a lot of fun. However, it will be nice watching the NHL return this coming week. The Blues will play two games this week. They will host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday and the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Check back in with The Hockey Writers for coverage as the season resumes, including trade coverage as the deadline approaches!<\/p>\n

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