CALGARY, Alberta — In an exciting matchup, Colton Parayko clinched the victory for the St. Louis Blues with an overtime goal, securing a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.
Robert Thomas contributed significantly to the victory, netting a goal along with two assists. Additionally, Zack Bolduc and Pavel Buchnevich found the back of the net, while Philip Broberg recorded two assists. Blues goalie Jordan Binnington delivered an impressive performance with 36 saves.
The Flames fought hard in this contest, attempting to keep their six-game home winning streak alive. Players Jakob Pelletier, Matt Coronato, and MacKenzie Weegar scored for Calgary, but ultimately, their effort fell short.
The game was tightly contested, with both teams showing resilience. After trailing, the Flames managed to tie the game on two occasions. A pivotal moment occurred when Jonathan Huberdeau fed the puck to an unmarked Weegar, who shot it past Binnington, leveling the score at 3 just past the seven-minute mark of the final period.
Pelletier’s first goal of the season came just 15 seconds after Thomas had put the Blues ahead 2-0 in the first period. The Flames continued their rally when Coronato scored a power-play goal, equalizing the game at 2 early in the second period.
Calgary goalie Dan Vladar faced 24 shots, ultimately saving 20, but could not stop Parayko’s decisive effort in overtime.
**Takeaways:** The Blues extended their success under new head coach Jim Montgomery, now holding a record of 4-0-1 since he took the helm on November 24. Robert Thomas is making his mark as well, accumulating eight points with three goals and five assists in eight games after returning from an ankle injury.
On the other hand, the Flames are noted for their performance in third periods, where they consistently excel, but they have struggled to score four goals in regulation since October 13.
**Key Moment:** The overtime began with a chance for Thomas, whose shot was initially saved by Vladar. However, Parayko outmaneuvered Yegor Sharangovich, pushing the puck past the Calgary goalie to secure the win at just 2:25 into overtime. There was an attempt to challenge the goal, but many Blues players had already left the bench by the time the call was made.
**Key Stat:** Notably, the Flames struggled in the faceoff circle, failing to win a single draw (0 for 9) during four power-play opportunities.
**Upcoming Games:** The Flames will embark on a two-game road trip starting Sunday against the Dallas Stars, while the Blues will continue their four-game road journey on Saturday when they face the Edmonton Oilers.
