The St. Louis Blues wrapped up an eventful week from March 24-30, blending roster moves with on-ice action. From Dylan Holloway’s standout performances earning him NHL Third Star honors to entry-level contracts for prospects like Jimmy Snuggerud, Jakub Stancl, and Lukas Fischer, the Blues showcased depth and promise while battling for a Wild Card spot.
This Week’s Headlines
Holloway Named NHL 3rd Star of the Week: Dylan Holloway’s three goals and four points across three games, all at 5v5, earned him recognition as the NHL’s Third Star for the week of March 24-30.
Stancl, Fischer Signed ELC, Assigned to Springfield Thunderbirds: Prospects Jakub Stancl and Lukas Fischer inked three-year entry-level deals, bolstering the Blues’ future before joining the AHL’s Thunderbirds.
Radek Faksa Plays 700th Career Game: Veteran forward Radek Faksa hit a milestone, playing his 700th NHL game during the week.
- Snuggerud Signs ELC: Forward Jimmy Snuggerud signed a three-year entry-level contract, adding another promising talent to the Blues’ pipeline.
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— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 30, 2025
Recap of the Week
Blues vs. Montreal Canadiens: The St. Louis Blues dominated the Montreal Canadiens with a 6-1 victory at Enterprise Center. Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg each scored and added assists, while Robert Thomas contributed a goal and three assists. Jordan Kyrou, Alexandre Texier, and Zack Bolduc also found the net, with Bolduc’s coming on the power play, his 15th goal of the season. Nick Suzuki scored Montreal’s lone goal late in the first period. Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 24 of 25 shots, while Samuel Montembeault allowed five goals on 32 shots for the Canadiens.
Blues vs. Nashville Predators: St. Louis staged a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center, extending their winning streak to eight games. Down 2-1 after two periods, Dylan Holloway sparked the rally with two goals, including the game-winner, while Robert Thomas added two assists.
Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche: A low-scoring affair, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 at Ball Arena, extending their winning streak to nine games. Zack Bolduc scored with a first-period power-play goal, and Pavel Buchnevich broke a 1-1 tie at 8:54 of the third period. Nathan MacKinnon tallied the Avalanche's only goal of the game and tied it for Colorado in the second. Jordan Binnington stopped 28 of 29 shots for the Blues, outdueling Mackenzie Blackwood's 25 saves. The victory tied St. Louis with Minnesota for the Western Conference’s top Wild Card spot.
Top Performers of the Week
Robert Thomas: 3 GP, 1 G, 8 PTS, +5, 2.67 PPG, 19:25 TOI, 44.1% FO
Dylan Holloway: 3 GP, 3 G, 4 PTS, +4, 1.33 PPG, 18:44 TOI
Philip Broberg: 3 GP, 1 G, 4 PTS, +4, 1.33 PPG, 22:32 TOI
Wild Card Update
The Blues (87 points) are neck-and-neck with the Minnesota Wild (87 points, one game in hand) for the top Western Conference Wild Card spot. Vancouver (81 points), Calgary (80 points), and Utah (78 points) trail behind, keeping the race tight.
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, April 1 vs. Detroit Red Wings @ 7 pm CST: Watch Patrick Kane (5 G, 17 PTS in March).
Thursday, April 3 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins @ 7 pm CST: Sidney Crosby (9 G, 20 PTS in 14 games) remains as significant a threat as ever.
Saturday, April 5 vs. Colorado Avalanche @ 6 pm CST: Makar and MacKinnon (35 PTS combined in March) test the Blues again.