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Neighbours Scores Twice, Hofer Backstops Blues Past Flames 4-2 in Calgary

St. Louis extended its recent dominance of Calgary.

Overview

  • Joel Hofer stopped 27 of 29 shots, holding firm through heavy early pressure to secure the win.
  • Jake Neighbours tied the game in the second period and tipped home the go-ahead goal at 11:07 of the third before Pius Suter added insurance.
  • Robert Thomas scored on the power play and recorded an assist to lead the Blues’ special-teams push.
  • Matt Coronato scored both Flames goals as Calgary went 1-for-6 on the power play and Dustin Wolf made 24 saves in defeat.
  • Calgary fell to 1-2-0 in a home opener loss, with Sam Honzek and Zayne Parekh making their first appearances of the season.