St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers: Did Special Teams Make the Difference?

The St. Louis Blues, with a season record of 43-30-7, faced off against the Edmonton Oilers, who came into the game with a record of 45-28-5. In a closely contested match that saw both teams fighting for every inch on the ice, it was the Oilers who edged out with a final score of 4-3.

Game Highlights

The game started strongly for the Blues, netting an early goal in the first period to set the tone. However, despite their initial lead and managing to score three goals throughout the game, they couldn't maintain their advantage over the Oilers. The home team responded with two goals in both the second and third periods to secure their victory.

Pavel Buchnevich stood out for St. Louis by contributing significantly with one goal and two assists, proving crucial for his team's offensive efforts. Jordan Kyrou also made notable contributions by scoring one goal and assisting another, showcasing his skillset on ice.

On defense and between the pipes, Jordan Binnington recorded 19 saves but ultimately faced defeat as he allowed four goals against him on 23 shots from Edmonton. This performance highlighted areas where St. Louis might look to improve in future matchups.

Edmonton's Counterattack

The Edmonton Oilers showcased their resilience by overcoming an early deficit to win at Rogers Place before an attendance of 18,347 fans. Connor Brown was named one of the stars of this encounter thanks to his impactful play that included scoring crucial goals for his team.

Despite not capitalizing on powerplay opportunities—failing to score on two chances—the Oilers' even-strength play was formidable enough to overcome these shortcomings.

Looking Ahead

The St. Louis Blues will next face off against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on April 12th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game broadcasted live on ESPN+, KHN TV, KONG TV, and FDSMW TV channels.

As we anticipate this next matchup for St.Louis Blues away from home soil against Seattle Kraken fans are encouraged to share insights from recent games while gearing up support for their team’s next challenge.