Blues End Losing Streak with Thrilling Victory
The St. Louis Blues snapped a seven-game losing streak with a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, thanks in part to Dalibor Dvorsky’s remarkable performance. Dvorsky, a 20-year-old forward and rookie, netted his first career NHL goal, igniting the Blues’ comeback after they fell behind 2-0 early in the match. With just over a minute left in the contest, Pius Suter sealed the victory by finding the back of the net off a rebound from Colton Parayko’s shot.
Dvorsky’s Milestone Moment
This game marked a significant moment for Dvorsky, who also made his NHL debut last season but had only participated in two games. Scoring with a powerful one-timer during a power play, he celebrated joyously, dropping to one knee in excitement after bringing the Blues closer at 2-1 with just under four minutes remaining in the second period.
Key Contributions and Game Highlights
St. Louis’s win marked their first success since October 18, when they triumphed over the Dallas Stars. Robert Thomas also contributed notably, scoring a goal and assisting on another. Thomas, who recently returned from an upper-body injury that sidelined him for four games, played a crucial role in equalizing the score. He cleverly banked a shot off Oilers’ goalie Calvin Pickard, tying the game after Philip Broberg’s one-timer missed its target and created the opportunity.
Oilers’ Early Dominance
The Oilers had initially struck first, capitalizing on an early penalty call against Oskar Sundqvist. Just eight seconds into the power play, superstars Connor McDavid set up Jack Roslovic for a tap-in, marking a swift opening goal. Andrew Mangiapane then extended Edmonton’s lead to 2-0 with a strong one-timer during a 4-on-2 rush early in the second period. McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins both tallied two assists in the match, while Pickard recorded 19 saves in the losing effort. Jordan Binnington stood strong in the Blues’ net, making 24 saves to secure the win.
