The St. Louis Blues triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens in a thrilling 4-3 victory on Sunday, with Brayden Schenn leading the charge by scoring two goals and providing an assist.
In a dynamic display, Dylan Holloway contributed a goal and two assists, while Pavel Buchnevich also found the back of the net for St. Louis (11-12-7). Jordan Binnington stood tall in goal, making 23 saves to secure the win.
Despite a strong effort from the Canadiens, Cole Caufield extended his point streak to 11 games with a goal, and Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson also scored for Montreal (15-10-3).
Notably, Jakub Dobes made 14 saves in his second consecutive start, filling in for the ill Sam Montembeault. The Canadiens had to call up Kaapo Kahkonen from the AHL’s Laval Rocket as a backup for Dobes.
Schenn’s power-play goal set the tone early in the first period, showcasing the Blues’ offensive prowess. The game saw back-and-forth action, with Hutson, Caufield, and the Blues’ quick second-period goals adding to the excitement.
Holloway and Buchnevich’s rapid-fire goals marked a milestone for the Blues, highlighting their offensive efficiency.
In a key moment, Hutson’s impressive goal demonstrated his skill and determination, illustrating the intense competition between the two teams.
Looking ahead, the Blues will face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, while the Canadiens are set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on the same day.
