Apr 21, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) warms up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Watch: Jimmy Snuggerud scores first NHL playoff goal, joins elite company

Originally posted on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 12:15 PM ET

Former Gophers hockey star Jimmy Snuggerud is continuing a red-hot start to his professional career. On Monday, he became the 45th former Minnesota men's hockey player to score a goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jimmy Snuggerud becomes the 45th former Gopher to score a goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Snuggerud joins Neal Broten and Matthew Knies as the only players to score for the #Gophers and score in the NHL playoffs in the same season. pic.twitter.com/A9Ifyvyv6q
— Gopher Game Notes (@GopherGameNotes) April 22, 2025

Snuggerud was the 23rd overall pick by the St. Louis Blues in 2022, and he has lived up to expectations thus far. In seven regular-season games, he recorded four points, with one goal and three assists. His goal on Monday night was his first and only postseason point in two games.

He joined even more elite company alongside Neal Broten and Matthew Knies as only the third player ever to score for the Gophers and score in the NHL playoffs in the same season.

Snuggerud's goal was not enough, as the Blues fell 2-1, and they now trail the Winnipeg Jets two games to zero. They will look to get back on track on Thursday night in Game 3 in St. Louis.

This article first appeared on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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