In a thrilling NHL matchup, the St. Louis Blues emerged victorious over the Anaheim Ducks with a final score of 6-5 after a shootout. The game saw the Blues initially leading, but the Ducks managed to come back from two two-goal deficits, pushing the game into a shootout. Key performances included Robert Thomas, who had a four-point night (1G-3A), contributing significantly to the Blues' victory. Jordan Binnington made three crucial saves in the shootout, and Jordan Kyrou was pivotal, scoring the lone goal in the shootout and providing three assists. Other notable contributions came from Leo Carlsson and Frank Vatrano from the Ducks, each scoring twice, and Nikita Nesterenko, who netted his second career NHL goal. Phil Kessel marked a milestone by scoring his first NHL goal during the game. Brayden Schenn also contributed with 1G-1A. The win, which brought the Blues to a 41-32-5 record, was crucial as it preserved their slim playoff hopes.
Thomas has 4 points, Blues recover to defeat Ducks in shootout: https://t.co/FAHKQVOQNc
#stlblues-#nhlducks takeaways: Robert Thomas was back to his old self; Jordan Kyrou continues to produce, including scoring shootout winner; Kessel nets first NHL goal; St. Louis wins old-fashioned pond hockey game to finish trip 1-1-1: https://t.co/FAcMWU9MYT
Blues stave off Ducks in shootout to preserve slim playoff hopes. 👏 https://t.co/5cGzXk9gpG https://t.co/CVPQVrPnVa
#stlblues player of the game from their 6-5 shootout win against the #nhlducks is center Robert Thomas: https://t.co/areWM2xoQJ
Thomas has 4 points, Blues recover to defeat Ducks in shootout ⤵️ https://t.co/FAHKQVOiXE
Robert Thomas reaches NHL personal-best in points with goal, three assists in 6-5 shootout win against #nhlducks, joins select group as only #stlblues with 80 or more points since 2000: https://t.co/yTsbtvJmcg
Blues win a wild one, 6-5, in a shootout after Ducks come back from two two-goal deficits. Leo Carlsson and Frank Vatrano each score twice. Nikita Nesterenko got his second career NHL goal. Robert Thomas had a four-point night for the visitors.
The Blues won, 6-5, in a shootout. They are 41-32-5. Robert Thomas with four points. Jordan Binnington with three saves in the shootout.
Jordan Binnington goes 3 for 3 in the shootout; Kyrou with the lone shootout goal and three helpers; Thomas with four points (1G-3A); Schenn with 1G-1A; Kessel first NHL goal. #stlblues https://t.co/J4EYPBoHHw
FINAL (SO): #stlblues 6, Ducks 5
Final: Ducks 5, Blues 6. Jordan Kyrou was the lone goalscorer in the skills competition. Goals in regulation for Anaheim came from Nesterenko, Vatrano (x2) and Carlsson (x2). #FlyTogether
Robert Thomas has his third four-point game of the season with his third helper on Schenn's goal to make it 5-3. The others: Nov. 11, 2023 (4A) at COL Feb. 11 (1G-3A) at MTL #stlblues
5-3 Blues. Schenn pops the puck in after a couple of smacks. #FlyTogether
Jordan Kyrou finds Brayden Schenn on the back door on the power play that Kyrou drew. 5-3, Blues.
4-2 Blues. Buchnevich converts a one-timer after the Ducks are tad slow getting back on the rush. #FlyTogether
Jordan Kyrou to Pavel Buchnevich. 4-2, Blues.
3-2 Blues. Thomas scores on the power play for his third point of the night. #FlyTogether
End of 1: Ducks 1, Blues 2. #FlyTogether
2-1 Blues. Kessel comes in late as the trailer and finishes off a pass from Thomas. That’s Kessel’s first NHL goal. #FlyTogether