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St. Louis Blues' Powerplay Falls Short in Vegas Golden Knights Clash at T-Mobile Arena

The St. Louis Blues faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, ending with a 4-2 scoreline in favor of the home team. The Blues now hold a record of 17-21-8, while the Golden Knights improve to 20-11-12.


Jan 10, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) congratulates Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid (40) after the Golden Knights defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw both teams finding the back of the net once each. The Blues managed to capitalize on their powerplay opportunity with Robert Thomas scoring, assisted by Jordan Kyrou and Colton Parayko. This early goal showcased their potential on special teams, but it was matched by a strong response from Vegas.


Second Period


In the second period, Vegas took control with two unanswered goals that shifted momentum in their favor. Despite several attempts and maintaining pressure through shots from players like Jake Neighbours and Pavel Buchnevich, the Blue Note couldn't break through again during this segment.


Jan 10, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (75) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Third Period


Heading into the final period trailing by two goals, St. Louis pushed hard to close the gap. A late goal from Jake Neighbours brought them within striking distance; however, an empty-netter sealed their fate as they struggled to find further success against a disciplined Knights defense.


The St. Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights full match report highlights key performances such as Jordan Binnington's effort between the pipes with 21 saves despite conceding four goals overall.


Jan 10, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. Louis Blues center Otto Stenberg (28) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) vie for a loose puck during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

As fans reflect on this encounter in our St. Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights scoreline review section—it's clear that while there were moments of promise for both sides—the decisive plays favored Las Vegas ultimately leading them towards victory once more over these rivals here tonight!


Looking ahead: The next game for St.Louis will be against Carolina Hurricanes scheduled at Enterprise Center on January 13th starting around approximately half-past seven eastern time (7:30 PM EDT). Fans can catch all action live via ESPN+ or Hulu broadcasts available online streaming platforms nationwide! Share your thoughts about tonight’s matchup below!

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