St. Louis Blues at The Olympics Recap

The return of NHL players to the Winter Olympics in 2026 brought the world’s best hockey talent to Milan, and the St. Louis Blues were well represented. Five Blues, Dalibor Dvorsky, Jordan Binnington, Colton Parayko, Pius Suter, and Philip Broberg skated for their national teams. These five players represented their nation and the Blues organization exceptionally well.

Dalibor Dvorsky – Slovakia

Dalibor Dvorsky emerged as one of the tournament’s most talked-about players. The 20-year-old forward finished with six points, scoring three goals and adding three assists. That total established a new record for the most points by an NHL rookie in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players.

Dvorsky opened the tournament with a goal against Finland in a 4-1 win that helped Slovakia secure its first victory. He added another goal against Germany in a 3-1 win to solidify Slovakia’s group-stage position. In a pivotal game against Sweden, Dvorsky scored a late power-play goal with 39 seconds remaining, helping Slovakia guarantee first place in Group B despite a 5-3 loss. Slovakia then fell 6-2 to the United States in the semifinals and 6-1 to Finland in the bronze-medal game. Dvorsky’s scoring in critical moments helped Slovakia exceed expectations and earned him recognition as one of the tournament’s breakout stars.

Jordan Binnington – Canada

Jordan Binnington backstopped Canada through the tournament. Canada advanced past Sweden in the quarterfinals and defeated Finland 3-2 in the semifinals, with Binnington coming up big, stopping a high-danger breakaway in regulation and making another game-saving stop in overtime to preserve the win.

In the final against the United States, Binnington made 26 saves, keeping Canada competitive throughout regulation and overtime. He finished the tournament with four wins, a 1.78 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage, and one shutout in five starts. Binnington’s goaltending provided stability and confidence when it mattered most.

Colton Parayko – Canada

Colton Parayko offered a complementary presence on Canada’s blue line. Though he did not score in Milan, he averaged 15:32 of ice time per game, primarily on the second pair. Parayko logged even-strength minutes and contributed on the penalty kill, providing stability against some of the tournament’s most dangerous forwards. His defensive reliability helped Canada limit high-quality scoring chances and maintain structure throughout its run to the gold-medal game, where the team ultimately fell to the United States in overtime.

Pius Suter – Switzerland

Pius Suter contributed offensively with two goals and two assists. He scored against Canada in a 5-1 preliminary-round loss and added a goal in a 4-3 victory over Czechia, recording two goals in three games. In the quarterfinal against Finland, Suter recorded an assist to help set up Nino Niederreiter’s goal in a 3-2 overtime loss that ended Switzerland’s tournament. His timely scoring and smart positioning were key to Switzerland’s competitiveness throughout the Olympics.

Philip Broberg – Sweden

Philip Broberg played a key role on Sweden’s blue line. He logged regular minutes and recorded an assist in group play as Sweden competed through the preliminary round. Sweden opened with wins over Italy and Latvia and also played Finland and other group opponents before advancing to the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinal matchup against the United States, Sweden pushed the game to overtime before falling 2‑1, ending its tournament.

Blues Leave Their Mark

The 2026 Winter Olympics highlighted the talent and versatility of Blues players. Dvorsky set rookie scoring records and delivered in clutch moments, Binnington was sharp in goal, Parayko limited opposing chances, Suter produced key points for Switzerland, and Broberg provided defensive poise for Sweden. Each player made a meaningful impact on the tournament, and their performances serve as a reminder of what to expect when they return to the NHL.

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