Overview
- Backup Joel Hofer posted his third NHL shutout as St. Louis won for just the second time in 10 games.
- Mathieu Joseph scored short-handed and added two assists to drive the Blues’ scoring.
- Nick Bjugstad doubled the lead early in the second period, and Justin Faulk added an empty-netter after registering an assist.
- An apparent Jimmy Snuggerud goal was overturned on Buffalo’s challenge after officials ruled the puck was kicked in.
- Coach Jim Montgomery enforced a morning skate and scratched Jordan Kyrou, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 14 saves in his third game this season as Buffalo’s injury-depleted lineup saw its 3-0-4 run stop.