In a recent NHL game, the St. Louis Blues quickly found themselves at a disadvantage when Barbashev took a penalty for hooking just 18 seconds into the game. Despite this, Barbashev later scored, extending the Blues' lead to 2-0 with 3:02 left in the first period. The top line, featuring Buchnevich, Kyrou, and Thomas, showcased impressive passing, culminating in a goal by Buchnevich at 12:14 left in the second period. His backhander beat Bobrovsky, who was caught out of his crease. After two periods, the Blues led 3-1, a score that belied the Panthers' expected goals of 3.17 to the Blues' 1.14 and the actual shots on goal, with the Panthers outshooting the Blues 34-19. The Blues also trailed in the faceoff battle, winning only 33 percent to the Panthers' 67 percent with 20 minutes remaining in the game.
Blues look like they got away with one on Schenn's high-stick on Bennett. #stlblues
The Blues are winning this game 3-1 despite being outshot 34-19 and losing faceoff battle 67-33 percent. #stlblues
After two periods... Expected goals (per Natural Stat Trick): #FlaPanthers 3.24, St. Louis Blues 1.34 Actual goals: Blues 3, Panthers 1 So it goes. 20 minutes left in this one.
After two periods... Expected goals (per Natural Stat Trick): #FlaPanthers 3.17, St. Louis Blues 1.14 Actual goals: Blues 3, Panthers 1 So it goes. 20 minutes left in this one.
Beautiful passing play from the Blues as Buchnevich doubles the lead 🚨🎶 #NHL | #stlblues | #TimeToHunt https://t.co/kOpiAeYHHm
This what Bannister and the Blues had in mind when they reuniting the top line. Passing: Buchnevich-Kyrou-Thomas-Kyrou-Buchnevich, backhander, 2-0. For real this time. #stlblues
And now it's 2-0 Blues over the #FlaPanthers... for real this time. Pavel Buchnevich (again... for real this time) 12:14 left in the second period.
Pavel Buchnevich makes it 2-0, for real this time. He beats Bobrovsky with a backhander that he did not track well. He was caught way out of his crease. 12:14 left in P2.
Even though that second goal doesn't count, you've got to like Kyrou coming up with the puck in the neutral zone and the passing sequence with Buchnevich to set up the would-be goal. #stlblues
And that line does it again, this time Buchnevich, 2-0 #stlblues
Barbashev scores to make it 2-0 but that looked close to being offside. We'll see if the #Bolts challenge. 3:02 left in the first.
Welp. The Golden Knights take an early penalty. Barbashev for hooking. 18 seconds into the game.