{"id":252036,"date":"2026-04-04T20:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T20:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/252036\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T20:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T20:36:23","slug":"blues-defeat-ducks-6-2-in-playoff-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/252036\/","title":{"rendered":"Blues Defeat Ducks 6-2 in Playoff Push"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Anaheim%2C+CA&amp;city=Anaheim&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Blues+Defeat+Ducks+6-2+in+Playoff+Push&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fanaheim%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Fblues-defeat-ducks-6-2-in-playoff-push%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d0da96d9912.jpg\" alt=\"A fractured, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a hockey game, with angular shapes and planes representing the players' movements and the puck's trajectory.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Blues&#8217; dominant road victory over the Ducks keeps their playoff hopes alive, with the game&#8217;s intensity and action captured through a cubist artistic lens.Anaheim Today<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday night, led by a three-point performance from Robert Thomas and two goals from Dylan Holloway. The victory keeps the Blues&#8217; slim playoff hopes alive as they continue their push for the postseason.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Blues are fighting to extend their season and reach the playoffs, making this a crucial win as they battle for one of the final spots. The Ducks, meanwhile, are out of contention and playing for pride down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Robert Thomas scored once and added two assists, while Dylan Holloway tallied a pair of goals to lead the Blues to the 6-2 road victory over the Ducks. St. Louis jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, controlling the pace of play throughout the game.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Robert Thomas<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the St. Louis Blues who had a three-point night in the win.<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Holloway<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored two goals in the victory.<\/p>\n<p>St. Louis Blues<\/p>\n<p>The NHL team that earned the 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, keeping their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Ducks<\/p>\n<p>The NHL team that lost 6-2 to the St. Louis Blues, falling further out of playoff contention.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Anaheim%2C+CA&amp;city=Anaheim&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Blues+Defeat+Ducks+6-2+in+Playoff+Push&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fanaheim%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Fblues-defeat-ducks-6-2-in-playoff-push%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe knew this was a must-win game for us, and the guys really stepped up and delivered a complete effort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Craig Berube, Head Coach, St. Louis Blues<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Blues will look to build on this win as they continue their late-season playoff push, with key games coming up against divisional rivals.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This victory keeps the Blues&#8217; slim postseason hopes alive, as they fight to extend their season and make the playoffs. The Ducks, meanwhile, are left to play out the string as their own playoff aspirations have faded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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