Brandon Saad's Hat Trick Powers Blues to 4-0 Win Over Senators

Saad breaks a 19-game goal drought with his first hat trick as a Blue, securing St. Louis' fourth win in five games.

Brandon Saad scored a natural hat trick, his first as a St. Louis Blue, ending a career-long 19-game goal drought.
The Blues defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-0 at Enterprise Center, with Brayden Schenn contributing a goal and Jordan Binnington earning his third shutout of the season.
The win marks the Blues' fourth in their last five games and puts them two games above .500 for the first time since October 24, 2024.
Saad's resurgence follows a challenging stretch that included being a healthy scratch for three games in December and trade rumors surrounding his name.
Coach Jim Montgomery praised Saad's determination and effort, highlighting his performance as a model of resilience and a potential boost for the team's depth scoring.