Dylan Holloway’s Hat Trick Leads Blues to Victory
In an impressive comeback from injury, Dylan Holloway showcased his prowess by netting his inaugural NHL hat trick while contributing an assist, propelling the St. Louis Blues to a decisive 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. The match marked the Blues’ return from the Olympic break and ended their three-game losing streak.
Game Highlights
This exciting encounter saw St. Louis gain momentum early in the second period with two quick goals in just 23 seconds. Jordan Kyrou started the onslaught at the 1:12 mark, converting a pass from Pavel Buchnevich during a breakaway, giving the Blues a 2-1 advantage. Holloway followed suit, pushing the puck past Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer just 23 seconds later, extending the lead to 3-1.
Holloway’s performance was particularly noteworthy as it came after he was activated from the injured reserve list following a sprained ankle. He capped his eventful night with an empty-net goal at 3:01 of the third period, bringing his season total to 11 goals.
Contributions from Teammates
Pius Suter contributed significantly to the win as well, recording a goal and two assists, with his score at 1:56 of the third period further solidifying the Blues’ dominance on the ice. Meanwhile, Cam Fowler marked a personal milestone in this game, celebrating his 1,100th NHL appearance. This achievement positions him among the elite, being one of the ten active defensemen to reach such a milestone.
Seattle’s Struggles
Seattle’s participation in this matchup came after a disappointing 4-1 defeat to the Dallas Stars merely a day prior. Kaapo Kakko managed to equalize for the Kraken in the first period, but their efforts fell short as they struggled to contain the Blues’ offense. Grubauer faced 31 shots throughout the game, making 26 saves.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Kraken will be back in action against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, while the Blues are set to host the New Jersey Devils the same evening.
