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St. Louis Blues' Second Period Surge Falls Short Against Utah Mammoth

The St. Louis Blues faced off against the Utah Mammoth in a tightly contested match at the Delta Center, resulting in a 4-2 victory for the home team. The Blues now hold a record of 17-20-8, while the Mammoth improved to 22-20-3.


Jan 9, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth center Alexander Kerfoot (15) barely gets his stick in the way of a shot by St. Louis Blues right wing Jonatan Berggren (29) during first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw both teams testing each other's defenses with no goals scored by the Blue Note. However, Utah managed to break through with a goal, setting an early tone for their offensive strategy.


Second Period


In an impressive display of resilience, the Blues came alive in the second period with two goals that leveled the playing field. Oskar Sundqvist and Pavel Buchnevich were instrumental in this comeback effort, each netting crucial goals that showcased their precision and skill on ice.


Jan 9, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) clears out the puck during second period against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Third Period


Despite entering the final period tied, St. Louis struggled to maintain their momentum as Utah's defense tightened its grip. The Mammoth capitalized on key opportunities and added two more goals to secure their lead. Joel Hofer made several critical saves throughout but was ultimately unable to stop all of Utah's advances.


The St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth match summary highlights how pivotal plays from both sides shaped this encounter into an engaging battle on ice.


Jan 9, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz (8) makes a fast break during second period against St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game when St. Louis takes on Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on January 10th at 10:00 PM EDT. Tune into ESPN+, SCRIPPS TV or FDSMW TV for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting matchup.


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