The St. Louis Blues roared through a pivotal week in their playoff push, posting a 2-1-0 record from March 10-16, 2025, with standout performances that lit up the scoreboard and bolstered their wild-card hopes. From Jordan Kyrou’s dazzling hat trick in Minnesota to a relentless 7-2 dismantling of Anaheim, the Blues showcased their offensive might, outscoring opponents 15-8. Despite a setback against Pittsburgh, the team’s stars—Kyrou, Brayden Schenn, and Jake Neighbours—delivered when it mattered most, setting the stage for a crucial stretch ahead. Here’s the full rundown in this week’s Monday Blueprint.
This Week's Headlines
Jordan Kyrou’s Hat Trick Heroics: Kyrou stole the show on March 15 with a four-point night (three goals, one assist) in a 5-1 rout of Minnesota, propelling the Blues closer to a wild-card spot.
Blues Extend Ducks Streak: A 7-2 thrashing of Anaheim on March 16 marked St. Louis’ tenth straight win over the Ducks
Pittsburgh Snaps Blues’ Momentum: The Penguins handed the Blues a 5-3 loss on March 13, halting their recent surge despite a late comeback attempt.
Playoff Push Intensifies: After a 2-1-0 week, the Blues are 35-32-6 (76 points), tied with Vancouver for the second wild-card spot.
Recap of the Week (March 10-16)
The Blues went 2-1-0, outscoring opponents 15-8 across three games. Here’s how the week unfolded:
Thursday, March 13 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (5-3 Loss): The Blues fell behind early, trailing 3-1 after two periods. Power-play goals from Zachary Bolduc and Alexey Toropchenko sparked a rally, but Rickard Rakell’s empty-netter sealed Pittsburgh’s win. Jordan Binnington was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots.
Saturday, March 15 at Minnesota Wild (5-1 Win): St. Louis rebounded with a commanding performance, jumping to a 3-0 lead by the second period. Jordan Kyrou’s hat trick, plus goals from Brayden Schenn and Jake Neighbours, overwhelmed Minnesota. Joel Hofer made 17 saves in his first career start against the Wild.
HAVE A NIGHT, KYROU 🚨
— NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2025
Jordan Kyrou nets his first hat trick of the season as the @StLouisBlues win big on Saturday night!
Hat Trick Challenge presented by @AstraZenecaUS pic.twitter.com/jDVxJvaNwZSunday, March 16 vs. Anaheim Ducks (7-2 Win): On the second night of a back-to-back, the Blues erupted for two goals in the first 1:30 and led 5-1 after two periods. Jordan Binnington bounced back with 23 saves on 25 shots, while Anaheim’s Lukas Dostal faltered, allowing five goals on 14 shots.
Top Performers of the Week
Jordan Kyrou
Stats: Three goals, three assists (six points) in six games.
Kyrou was on fire this week, lighting up Minnesota with a hat trick and an assist in a 5-1 blowout on March 15—his fifth career three-goal game. He continued with an assist in the 7-2 victory over Anaheim on March 16, racking up six points total.
Brayden Schenn
Stats: two goals, one assist (three points) in three games.
Schenn brought his A-game, popping in a goal and an assist against Minnesota on March 15 to help seal that 5-1 win, then dishing out another helper against Anaheim.
Jake Neighbours
Stats: Two goals, two assists (four points) in three games.
Neighbours has been picking up his offensive production as of late, picking up two goals and two assists this week while riding a hot streak with points in four straight games (two goals, five points total in that span). He scored once in the 5-1 Minnesota win on March 15 and chipped in a goal and an assist against Anaheim.
Standings Update
As of March 16, the Blues are 33-28-7 (73 points), tied with Vancouver for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, though the Canucks hold a game in hand.
Upcoming Schedule
The Blues face a four-game week, including a back-to-back weekend set:
Tuesday, March 18 at Nashville Predators, 7:00 PM CST: Nashville (25 wins, 7th in Central) boasts Filip Forsberg (25 goals, 59 points) and ex-Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly (16 goals, 42 points). A winnable matchup against a struggling offense.
Thursday, March 20 vs. Vancouver Canucks, 6:30 PM CST: A critical wild-card clash, with both teams tied at 76 points. Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (15 goals, 62 points) leads their attack.
Saturday, March 22 at Chicago Blackhawks, 2:00 PM CST: The final divisional showdown this season. The Blues could see the potential future franchise netminder Spencer Knight over the weekend. He is 2-2, 2.24 GAA, .928 SV% heading into the week.
Sunday, March 23 at Nashville Predators, 5:00 PM CST: The second of three meetings in ten days with Nashville, whose 2.58 goals per game (31st in NHL) offers St. Louis a chance to continue earning points in the standings.
Notes and Outlook
The Blues’ 2-1-0 week showcased their offensive firepower (15 goals) and resilience, even on a back-to-back. Kyrou’s two-way play and offensive production, paired with Schenn’s recent offensive consistency and strict defensive performances from players like Cam Fowler, Justin Faulk and Nick Leddy, signals a team peaking at the right time.
The Pittsburgh loss exposed goaltending vulnerabilities, but Binnington’s rebound and Hofer’s reliability provide hope. With three Central Division games and a wild-card showdown looming, this week could define their playoff fate.