BOSTON — Brayden Schenn delivered a decisive goal just 2:53 into overtime, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, effectively ending their four-game losing streak.
The Bruins featured Trent Frederic, a St. Louis native who secured both of their goals, contributing to a record of 2-2-1 over their last five outings.
As the Bruins held a narrow 2-1 advantage, Nathan Walker found the net midway through the third period, capitalizing on a well-placed feed right in front of the goal to equalize the score.
Previously, the Blues had taken a 1-0 lead in the game, thanks to Radek Faksa’s goal scored 6:25 into the first period. Frederic then showcased his talent by scoring two goals in rapid succession, both occurring in a span of under three minutes.
Frederic’s first goal was a clever tip-in from close range after receiving a unique behind-the-back pass from teammate Georgii Merkulov, who had just been called up from AHL Providence prior to the match. His second goal came from a redirected shot by Mason Lohrei from the point, skillfully modifying the puck’s path to slide inside the far post, placing him near goalie Jordan Binnington’s right side.
This marked the second encounter between the two teams within the same week, with Boston having previously pulled off a 3-2 comeback victory against St. Louis on Tuesday.
**Key Takeaways**
*For the Blues*: They exhibited a renewed sense of determination after being outscored 19-8 in their last four games, a stretch during which they allowed at least four goals in three matchups.
*For the Bruins*: After a lackluster defensive performance in their previous game, which resulted in a 7-2 defeat to Dallas, they solidified their defense early on. However, they were plagued by several breakdowns in the second period and at the start of the third.
**Key Moment**
Boston head coach Jim Montgomery opted to call a timeout with six minutes remaining in the second period following a protracted stretch where his team struggled to maintain possession of the puck.
**Key Stat**
Binnington is now just one win shy of tying Mike Liut’s record (151) for most wins in franchise history. His standout career highlight occurred in 2019, when he capped off his rookie season by helping the Blues claim the Stanley Cup, defeating the Bruins in Game 7 in Boston.
**What’s Next**
The Blues will quickly shift their focus, set to face off against Carolina on Sunday, while the Bruins will host Columbus on Tuesday.