Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Joel Hofer recorded his fifth shutout of the season, and the St. Louis Blues scored three goals in the second period to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday. Jimmy Snuggerud, Jonathan Drouin, Jordan Kyrou, and Pius Suter scored for the Blues, who capped a perfect 4-game road trip with the win.
Why it matters
The Blues’ dominant performance on the road, including Hofer’s fifth shutout, demonstrates their strong form as they push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Ducks’ 7-2 homestand record shows their ability to defend home ice despite the lopsided loss.
The details
Hofer stopped all 22 shots he faced to earn the shutout, breaking a tie with Minnesota’s Jesper Wallstedt and Detroit’s John Gibson for second-most shutouts in the NHL this season. The Blues’ three-goal second period, with tallies from Kyrou, Drouin, and Snuggerud, proved to be the difference. Newly-acquired Justin Holl had an assist in his Blues debut after being traded from Detroit.
The Blues completed a perfect 4-game road trip on Sunday, March 9, 2026.Hofer recorded his 5th shutout of the 2025-26 NHL season.
The players
Joel Hofer
The Blues’ goaltender who recorded his 5th shutout of the season.
Jimmy Snuggerud
The Blues’ forward who scored a goal and added an assist.
Jonathan Drouin
The Blues’ forward who scored a power-play goal in his debut with the team after being acquired from the New York Islanders.
Jordan Kyrou
The Blues’ forward who scored a goal in the second period.
Pius Suter
The Blues’ forward who scored a late empty-net goal to seal the victory.
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The takeaway
The Blues’ dominant road performance, led by Hofer’s stellar goaltending and timely scoring, demonstrates their ability to win away from home and maintain their push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Ducks’ strong homestand record shows their resilience, despite the lopsided loss to the surging Blues.