Overview
- The St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 at Enterprise Center on Thursday night, snapping a roughly 124-minute stretch without a goal and ending a two-game skid.
- Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each recorded a goal and two assists to drive the Blues’ attack and push Thomas up the franchise scoring list.
- Joel Hofer made 31 saves to back the victory, and St. Louis converted on two of three power plays, with Jimmy Snuggerud and Jake Neighbours scoring on the man advantage.
- Boston managed only 18 shots through two periods and Jeremy Swayman finished with 14 saves, prompting coach Marco Sturm to call the effort unacceptable and leaving the Bruins’ division lead reduced.
- The result validated Montgomery’s decision to mix up St. Louis’ lines, added momentum for the Blues before a road trip, and sets up a quick turnaround with Boston returning home to regroup for Saturday’s game.