Tuesday night at Enterprise Center, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in overtime, extending their incredible winning streak to 10 games.
Key Moments from the Game
Overtime Winner by Cam Fowler: At 3:27 into overtime, defenseman Cam Fowler scored the game-winning goal. Fowler secured the victory for St. Louis with a backhand shot over Red Wings goalkeeper Cam Talbot after receiving a pass from Robert Thomas.
Late Equalizer by Jordan Kyrou: Jordan Kyrou tied the score at 1-1 and forced overtime with his team-leading 32nd goal of the season with just 29 seconds left in overtime.
Red Wings’ Opening Goal: J.T. Compher put Detroit ahead early in the third period, capitalizing on a cross-crease pass from Jonatan Berggren.
Notable Performances
Jordan Binnington: The Blues’ goaltender continued his stellar form, making 20 saves. His accomplishment comes after a successful March in which he won the NHL’s Third Star of the Month award.
Cam Talbot: Despite the loss, Talbot was formidable in net for Detroit, recording 35 saves and keeping the Red Wings competitive throughout the game.
Implications for Both Teams
- St. Louis Blues: The Blues (41-28-7) have secured the top Western Conference wild-card slot with this victory, moving them one point ahead of the idle Minnesota Wild.
- Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings (34-33-7) are now four points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot, meaning their chances of making the playoffs are fading.
Additional Highlights
- Jimmy Snuggerud’s NHL Debut: In this game, Jimmy Snuggerud, the Blues’ best prospect, made his NHL debut. Following his collegiate season with the University of Minnesota, Snuggerud just inked a three-year contract. He is expected to be a significant asset for St. Louis going forward.
The Red Wings will require a major turnaround to preserve their hopes of making the playoffs, while the Blues want to keep up their momentum as they continue to push for the postseason.