Jakob Chychrun returned to the lineup after a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury. He made an impact in the game by scoring a goal and providing an assist, marking his second multi-point performance of the season and the 41st of his career. Chychrun's goal came from a wrist shot after a well-executed play involving Pierre-Luc Dubois, contributing to Washington's offensive dominance. His performance against the Blues also highlighted his strong history, as he has recorded 14 points in 23 career games against them.