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In an exhilarating match on Saturday evening, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2, marking the end of their three-game losing streak. Colton Parayko led the team to victory with two goals while Jordan Kyrou also netted one. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the deal with an empty-net goal in the final minute.
Exceptional Performance by St. Louis Blues
Jordan Binnington, the Blues’ goaltender, demonstrated his skill with an impressive 35 saves. Parayko, not only scored twice but also landed his third goal of the season 12:33 into the second period, boosting the Blues’ lead to 3-1. His initial goal leveled the scoreline 1-1 early in the second period at 3:29.
Kyrou ended his 10-game goal drought with his third of the season, scoring 8:08 into the second period. The goal was a result of a centering feed which ricocheted off Jake McCabe’s skate.
Toronto Maple Leafs Struggle in St. Louis
For the Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner and Steven Lorentz each scored their second goal of the season. However, the Leafs’ early domination, led by Marner’s goal and a 12-4 outshooting of the Blues in the first period, did not translate into a win.
Joseph Woll, the Maple Leafs’ goalie who hails from a St. Louis suburb, had 20 saves in his debut professional game at the Enterprise Center.
Key Moments and Stats
Despite the loss, the Leafs had a strong start, dominating the first period following Marner’s goal. However, their momentum waned in the second period, allowing the Blues to seize control.
Philip Broberg, the Blues’ defenseman, suffered a lower-body injury when Marner fell on his right ankle during a puck battle 7:02 into the second period. Prior to the injury, Broberg was tied with Kyrou for the team lead with nine points.
This victory marks the Blues’ fourth win against an Eastern Conference team this season, a record only surpassed by the Minnesota Wild in the Western Conference.
Looking Ahead
The Maple Leafs are set to face Minnesota to wrap up their two-game road trip on Sunday, while the Blues will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, in their second game of a five-game homestand.
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