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St. Louis Blues Ice the Canadiens in a Dominant Home Performance

The St. Louis Blues, with a record of 38-28-7, showcased their prowess on home ice against the Montreal Canadiens, who came into the game with a 33-28-9 record. The final scoreline read 6-1 in favor of the Blues, marking a significant victory that added to their winning tally.


Jan 3, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn (10) celebrates at the bench with teammates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Blues' Offensive Onslaught


The game was an offensive showcase for the St. Louis Blues, who managed to net six goals from 37 shots, reflecting an impressive shooting percentage of 16 percent. The team's power play unit capitalized on one of their three opportunities, demonstrating efficiency and tactical execution. Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas emerged as standout performers for the Blues; Broberg notched one goal and three assists with a plus-minus rating of +4, while Thomas contributed significantly with one goal and three assists as well.


Dylan Holloway also made his mark by scoring once and assisting another goal, further solidifying his role within the team's attacking framework. These individual performances were pivotal in dismantling the Canadiens' defense throughout all three periods.


Canadiens Struggle to Find Footing


On the other side of the rink, Montreal Canadiens struggled to breach the Blues' defense effectively. Despite taking 25 shots at goal, they only managed to convert once early in the first period but failed to maintain that momentum. Their power play opportunities yielded no goals from six attempts—a statistic that highlighted their challenges in capitalizing on crucial moments during matchplay.


The goaltending efforts from both teams were noteworthy; Jordan Binnington for St. Louis recorded an impressive save percentage of 100 percent by stopping 24 out of 25 shots faced. In contrast, Montreal's goaltender faced difficulties against St.Louis’ aggressive offense conceding six goals.


Looking Ahead


As fans revel in this commanding performance by St.Louis Blues against Montreal Canadiens at Enterprise Center before an enthusiastic crowd of over eighteen thousand spectators., attention now turns towards future contests as they aim to carry forward this momentum.


The next challenge for St.Louis will be away against Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 27th at 8:00 PM EDT Fans can catch live action through various broadcasts including ESPN+ online or FDSMW and FDSSO on TV ensuring they don't miss any part of what promises to be another exciting matchup.

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