DETROIT — In a commanding performance, Dylan Holloway tallied three goals, while Jordan Binnington stopped 19 shots, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening.
After suffering three consecutive defeats, the Blues bounced back with this strong showing. In addition to Holloway’s hat trick, which was his first in the NHL, Alexandre Texier also contributed a goal, while Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko each recorded two assists.
Holloway’s impressive hat trick featured goals in every period, capping off his night with an empty-netter. This performance marks a career-best for him, bringing his season total to 13 goals, especially notable after he had been held scoreless in his last six outings.
Binnington’s stellar display resulted in his second shutout of the season and the 17th of his career, showcasing his ability to keep the opposing team off the scoreboard effectively.
For the Red Wings, Cam Talbot made 17 saves but faced a challenging situation, as the team suffered its third consecutive loss.
In terms of takeaways, the Blues demonstrated a significant offensive turnaround after struggling to net even one goal in their prior three games. Their success was attributed to aggressive forechecking that energized their offensive play.
Conversely, the Red Wings were hampered by injuries, missing two of their top three defensemen: Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot, both sidelined with upper-body injuries. This absence resulted in numerous defensive lapses, with Detroit’s forwards finding it challenging to challenge St. Louis’ defensive unit effectively.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred at the start of the second period when Texier scored just 18 seconds in, extending the Blues’ lead to 2-0. He carried the puck into the Detroit zone and unleashed a shot from the left circle that bypassed Talbot’s glove, thus preventing the Red Wings from gaining momentum.
A key statistic to note is that Detroit has managed to score only one or no goals in 11 games throughout this season, highlighting their ongoing offensive struggles.
Looking ahead, the Blues will be hosting the Nashville Predators on Friday, while the Red Wings will continue their four-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the same day.
