The St. Louis Blues suffered a heavy 8-1 defeat against the Washington Capitals, mirroring a previous loss to the Ottawa Senators. Despite some strong scoring chances early on, the Blues faltered in the third period, allowing five unanswered goals. Players expressed frustration over the lack of effort and passion, emphasizing the need for improvement in their game.

Coach Drew Bannister acknowledged the team's inconsistency and the challenge of playing without key injured players. The Blues must regroup quickly to avoid further losses and find a way to win ugly.