The St. Louis Blues delivered a statement win, overpowering the Utah Hockey Club 6-1 at Enterprise Center to clinch a coveted Stanley Cup Playoff berth. Four first-period goals set the tone, with Jordan Kyrou netting two and rookie Jimmy Snuggerud scoring his first NHL goal in a breakout performance. Pavel Buchnevich contributed a goal and two assists, while Robert Thomas extended his point streak to games before exiting early with a lower-body injury.
St. Louis’ relentless forecheck and special teams proved decisive, as the Blues converted three power-play goals and held Utah to just one. Goaltender Jordan Binnington made saves, anchoring a defense that never let Utah find its rhythm. Utah’s Clayton Keller scored his 30th of the season, but it was little consolation as the club’s five-game point streak came to a halt.
The victory not only secured the Blues the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference but also extended their franchise-record home win streak to games. Now, with momentum on their side, the Blues turn their attention to a first-round playoff clash against the Winnipeg Jets. Can St. Louis keep the magic alive—or is this just the beginning of a wilder ride?
