In a thrilling shootout, the St. Louis Blues edged the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in Las Vegas. Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn scored for the Blues during the shootout, helping the team secure their fourth win in six games against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. The victory improved St. Louis's standing in the Western Conference playoff race, tying them with the Vancouver Canucks.

Regulation saw goals from Schenn, Neighbours, Nathan Walker, and Cam Fowler, while Jordan Binnington made 28 saves. Despite a late-game surge from Vegas, featuring goals from Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev, the Blues held on for the win.

The St. Louis Blues faced another disappointing defeat, losing 4-2 to the Utah Hockey Club, further complicating their bid for a playoff spot this season. Despite goals from Tyler Tucker and Jake Neighbours and Jordan Binnington's 29 saves, the team struggled to maintain momentum after two previous wins against Calgary. This loss leaves the Blues three points behind the Flames for the second wild card in the Western Conference.

The Blues' inability to string together a three-game winning streak remains a significant concern, as they are now the only team in the league yet to achieve this feat after 47 games. Their record stands at 0-7-1 in such situations, highlighting a troubling trend of missed opportunities.

The first period of the game was marked by a lack of urgency from the Blues' top line, who were outplayed by Utah's front line. The Blues fell behind quickly, and despite a brief lead early in the game, they were unable to recover. The team's poor defensive play was evident, especially in their failure to contain Utah's key players, including Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, who consistently found ways to score.

Moreover, the Blues squandered three power-play opportunities in the final period, managing just one shot on goal during six minutes with an extra man, showcasing a lack of effectiveness during critical moments. Post-game comments from players and coaches reflected disappointment in not matching Utah's level of desperation, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of their approach as they aim to stay competitive in the playoff race.

In a thrilling matchup, Clayton Keller shone for the Utah Hockey Club with a goal and three assists, leading his team to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. The win snapped Utah's three-game losing streak, bringing their record to 2-4-1 in the last seven games. Logan Cooley contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, while Michael Kesselring and Nick Schmaltz also found the back of the net.

The game unfolded dramatically, with Tyler Tucker opening the scoring for St. Louis just over two minutes into the contest. However, Utah quickly rallied, netting three goals in a span of 4.5 minutes to establish a commanding 3-1 lead.

Connor Ingram excel in goal for Utah, stopping 22 shots, while Jordan Binnington recorded 29 saves for the Blues. Despite a resilient effort from St. Louis, including goals from Jake Neighbours and Tucker, Utah's early offensive surge proved too much to overcome.

The Minnesota Wild are facing a significant challenge as defensemen Jonas Brodin and Brock Faber join the injury list ahead of their matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Brodin's injury, sustained while blocking a shot during a victory over St. Louis, has rendered him day-to-day. Meanwhile, Faber's status remains uncertain following an upper-body injury from a collision with Jake Neighbours.

Adding to the Wild's woes, captain Jared Spurgeon is sidelined for one to two more weeks due to a lower-body injury. With these key players out, the team will be missing three of its top four defensemen. Although Jake Middleton has just returned from a 10-game absence, the situation remains precarious.

Star left wing Kirill Kaprizov is also out, having missed his seventh consecutive game. Despite this, he is showing signs of recovery by skating in recent practices and could return to the lineup soon, which would provide a much-needed boost for the Wild.