Steel, Jones lead Ducks to 4-1 win over Blues
Sam Steel and Max Jones each scored a goal, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis BluesMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. LOUIS BLUES 11-12-1 · 5TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
11-12-1 · 5TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
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NHL Game Highlights | Ducks vs. Blues – Mar. 26, 2021
MARCH 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Brayden Schenn And Jani Hakanpaa Trade Blows In First Period Fight
MARCH 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Fires four shots in return Bozak (upper body) posted four shots on goal in 10:41 of ice time in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.
Impact Bozak returned from a three-game absence and played in a fourth-line role. The veteran forward has three points, seven shots on net, six hits and a minus-1 rating in 10 appearances, as he's battled through injuries for most of the year.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snaps slump with assist Scandella recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.
Impact Scandella ended an 11-game point drought with his assist on Ryan O'Reilly's tally in the third period. The 31-year-old Scandella is up to five points, 30 shots on net, 30 hits and 29 blocked shots in 27 games. He's more of a defensive presence for the Blues, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised by the low scoring output.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records helper Friday Krug produced an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.
Impact Krug had the secondary helper on a Ryan O'Reilly goal in the third period. The 29-year-old Krug has faltered on offense in March, with just five assists in his last 13 games. Overall, the Michigan native has 17 points, 76 shots, 42 blocked shots, 35 hits and a plus-7 rating through 34 contests.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nets lone goal in loss O'Reilly scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.
Impact O'Reilly got the Blues within striking distance with his third-period tally, but they couldn't bury an equalizer. The 30-year-old center is up to 11 tallies, 32 points, 74 shots on goal, a plus-12 rating and 16 PIM through 34 outings. The Blues have only scored twice in their last three games combined, but O'Reilly will likely be part of the solution once their offense gets back on track.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Little help in loss Binnington allowed two goals on 22 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks. The last two tallies were empty-netters.
Impact Binnington has experienced a little bad luck during his three-game losing streak, as the Blues have given him only two goals of support in that span. He fell to 10-10-4 with a 2.77 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 25 contests. The Blues finish a two-game set versus the Ducks on Sunday, and Binnington should be considered likely to start that game despite his recent struggles.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to taxi squad Walman was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact After making five straight appearances in the lineup, Walman won't suit up for Friday's game against the Ducks. He has a minus-4 rating and has yet to score a point through seven games this season.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on taxi squad Joshua was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact With the Blues slowly getting healthier, Joshua looks to be one of the forwards that will be pushed out of the lineup. He has one goal and 19 hits in 11 games but may not see much more NHL action this season unless he's filling due to injury.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Bozak (upper body) will be in the lineup for Friday's game against Anaheim, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Bozak will return from a three-game absence Friday and he's missed 24 of the Blues' last 26 games. The 35-year-old forward is expected to return to a bottom-line role.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting again Friday Binnington will guard the cage in Friday's home game against Anaheim, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Binnington took a loss against the Wild on Thursday, but after facing just 11 shots in the contest, he'll immediately get back in action Friday. The 27-year-old is looking to break out of the funk he's been stuck in for the last month; over his last 11 appearances, Binnington is 2-6-2 with a .883 save percentage and a 3.37 GAA. A matchup with Anaheim, the third lowest scoring team in the league, will offer a good chance to turn things around.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Medical examiner: Cardiac event, not accident, killed Plager
A medical examiner says former St. Louis Blues defenseman Bob Plager likely died of a “cardiac event,” not injuries from an accident on an interstate highwayMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anaheim plays St. Louis, aims to stop road skid
Anaheim will attempt to break its three-game road losing streak when the Ducks visit St. LouisMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wild-St. Louis game recap Wild goalie Cam Talbot was the No. 1 star, securing his second shutout of the season with 37 saves.
MARCH 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Wild blank Blues Cam Talbot made 37 saves Thursday night as the Wild stopped the Blues 2-0.
MARCH 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Talbot, Wild blank Blues 2-0 for record 11th home win in row
The Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 2-0 to stretch their franchise-record home winning streak to 11 straight gamesMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kirill Kaprizov Fakes Out Torey Krug With Sweet Move Before Scoring
MARCH 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Schenn And Hartman Drop The Gloves After Opening Faceoff
MARCH 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Light load in road loss Binnington allowed two goals on just 11 shots in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Minnesota's 11 shots were tied for the fewest in franchise history, but second-period goals by Marcus Johansson and Kirill Kaprizov were enough to hand Binnington his second straight loss. The 27-year-old Binnington has had a bumpy March, winning just twice in seven starts (2-3-2) with an .892 save percentage but will get to face an Anaheim team this weekend that is averaging just 2.15 goals per game.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to active roster Walman was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Walman will play in a fifth straight game. The 25-year-old is gaining trust from head coach Craig Berube, though he'll stick to the third pairing for now.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ascends from taxi squad Joshua was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Joshua has made quite an impact with the big club, as head coach Craig Berube is making a deliberate effort to get him into the lineup. The 24-year-old plays a sound defensive game, and he delivers physicality to the lineup, too.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't go Thursday Bozak (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Wild, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Bozak will miss a third straight game. It's unclear if this is related to the concussion that kept him out for 21 games before returning March 17. His next chance to play is Friday against the Ducks.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and prediction Previewing Thursday’s St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.
MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Starting in Minnesota Per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Binnington was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll be between the pipes for Thursday's road game versus t...
Impact Binnington struggled in his last start Monday versus the Golden Knights, surrendering five goals on 35 shots en route to an ugly 5-1 defeat. The 27-year-old backstop will try to bounce back and earn his 11th win of the season in a tough road matchup with a Minnesota team that's 12-3-0 at home this campaign.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
