The St. Louis Blues, with a record of 23-24-4, faced off against the Vancouver Canucks, who came into the game with a 22-17-10 record. In a closely contested match at the Enterprise Center, the final score read 5-2 in favor of the visiting team.

Jan 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (75) defends during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Game Highlights

The game started off strong for the Canucks, putting up two goals in the first period and maintaining their lead throughout. The Blues fought back hard in the second and third periods, managing to put two goals past the Canucks' goaltender but ultimately couldn't overcome their early deficit.

Key players for St. Louis included Colton Parayko and Dylan Holloway, each netting a goal for their team. Parayko's performance was notable with one goal on four shots and an overall shooting percentage of 25 percent during his time on ice which totaled over twenty-one minutes. Holloway also made his mark by scoring once from just two shots, showcasing an impressive shooting accuracy of fifty percent.

Jan 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) controls the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

On defense and between the pipes, Jordan Binnington made fifteen saves with a save percentage standing at one hundred percent against eighteen shots before Joel Hofer stepped in to save ten out of eleven shots faced.

Vancouver's Standout Performances

The Canucks' victory was spearheaded by Conor Garland who earned himself a star player title through crucial plays that contributed significantly to his team's success. Pius Suter and Tyler Myers also received star recognitions for their pivotal roles in securing this win for Vancouver.

Jan 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) and defenseman Carson Soucy (7) defend the net against St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Special teams played a significant role as well; Vancouver capitalized on powerplay opportunities scoring twice out of four attempts while St. Louis managed one powerplay goal from five chances.

Looking Ahead

The St. Louis Blues are set to face off against Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver on January 31st at 9:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game broadcasted live on ESPN+, ALT2, and FDSMW networks as both teams aim to secure another win under their belts in this regular season matchup.

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