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Joel Hofer pitches impressive shutout as Blues down Sabres

Joel Hofer made 28 saves for his third career shutout as the visiting St. Louis Blues blanked the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 Thursday night. Mathieu Joseph had a goal and two assists for the Blues, who won for just the second time in 10 games.

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Blues Bench Kyrou — But the Message May Be for Someone Else

Frustrations in St. Louis appear to have reached a boiling point. On Thursday night, the Blues are making the surprising decision to healthy scratch forward Jordan Kyrou for their matchup against the Buffalo Sabres.

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Binnington jokes about trying to steal Ovechkin's puck

'Didn't think he'd mind sharing': Jordan Binnington jokes about attempting to steal Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal puck

Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington apparently attempted to steal the record-setting puck for himself before eventually handing it over to official Michael Cormier.

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou expected to be healthy scratch against Sabres

There will be a noticeable difference in the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. When appearing on 101 ESPN in St. Louis, Blues TV color analyst Joe Vitale stated that forward Jordan Kyrou is expected to be a healthy scratch against the Buffalo Sabres.

Jake Neighbours News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Jake Neighbours’ Injury Is Firing up the Blues

The St. Louis Blues were in a desperate situation after their top scorer, Jake Neighbours, suffered a leg injury on Oct. 28 against the Detroit Red Wings.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Blues’ Jordan Binnington tries to steal Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck

Alex Ovechkin reached a monumental milestone Wednesday, becoming the first player in NHL history to score 900 career goals. It’s a remarkable achievement that deserves to be celebrated and commemorated, but there was one player on the ice that wanted to spoil the party.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleacher Report / November 5

Watch: Binnington got caught stealing Ovi's puck

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Blues upbeat while Caps search for identity among struggles

After racing to a 6-2-0 start that mirrored their surprising 2024-25 success, the Washington Capitals have encountered some early season turbulence. Their current 0-3-1 downturn is worse than any winless streak they sustained a year ago.

Milan Lucic News / Total Apex Sports / November 4

St. Louis Blues Give Milan Lucic Another Shot

Milan Lucic’s quest for an NHL comeback with the St. Louis Blues isn’t over yet. The veteran forward is taking the next step in his journey, signing a professional tryout (PTO) with the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Blues’ AHL affiliate.

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Dvorsky’s First NHL Goal Sparks St. Louis Blues Comeback

The St. Louis Blues were desperate. Riding a brutal seven-game losing streak, the team stared down a 2-0 deficit against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blues escape two-goal hole, down Oilers to end skid

Pius Suter scored the winning goal with 1:23 left as the St. Louis Blues edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 Monday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Blues and Capitals Swap Defensemen in AHL-Focused Trade

The St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals have completed a minor-league swap, sending defenseman Calle Rosen back to St. Louis in exchange for Corey Schueneman, the teams announced Thursday.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Blues’ Standouts of the Week

After another loss on Saturday night, the St. Louis Blues have lost seven games in a row. They sit near the bottom of the league standings. Little has gone right.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Rumors / November 2

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and Retaining Your Own Free Agents

Marco D’Amico of RG Media: The St. Louis Blues have a young forward group, an aging blue line, and are somewhere between a retool and rebuild. They’ve adjusted their core as they try to remain relevant, but they could turn into sellers and shake up the trade market if they wanted to be aggressive.

Dalibor Dvorsky News / Inside The Rink / October 30

St. Louis Blues Recall Forward Dalibor Dvorsky from AHL

The St. Louis Blues have recalled forward Dalibor Dvorsky from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, the team announced Wednesday.

Jim Montgomery News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Jim Montgomery can’t believe Blues’ ‘ugly’ defense so far in 2025-26

The St. Louis Blues have lost a fifth straight game. Last time out, it was a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Head coach Jim Montgomery has been harsh when discussing his team so far this season.

Jake Neighbours News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Blues dealt brutal Jake Neighbours injury blow

The St. Louis Blues are having a rough journey in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and injuries are adding to the team’s headaches. The Blues, who are already without star center Robert Thomas, will also have to continue with their season sans key forward Jake Neighbours in the next several weeks.

Jake Neighbours News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Blues’ Jake Neighbours out five weeks with right leg injury

The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that they’ve placed winger Jake Neighbours on injured reserve with a right leg injury.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Blues' Robert Thomas, Jake Neighbours listed as day-to-day

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic that two key players will both be out in Pittsburgh tonight: Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours. Both are thought to be day-to-day.

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St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

St. Louis Blues Missing Two Forwards for Pittsburgh Game

The St. Louis Blues will be short-handed for their game Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Robert Thomas was injured in the team’s loss Saturday to the Detroit Red Wings.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / October 25

Binnington vs. Hofer: Who Should Start for the Blues?

The St. Louis Blues have struggled to find consistency early in the 2025–26 season, with much of the discussion centered on their goalie rotation. Head coach Jim Montgomery has divided starts between veteran Jordan Binnington and young Joel Hofer, aiming to balance steady play while giving Hofer a chance to develop.

St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Oskar Sundqvist and Alexey Toropchenko Injury Updates

On Monday, the St. Louis Blues held practice in preparation for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Updates were given during practice regarding the health and availability of forwards Oskar Sundqvist and Alexey Toropchenko.