NHL

New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues

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New York Rangers
15-14-1
Final
2 - 3
St. Louis Blues
15-14-3

Thomas, Hofer spark the Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Rangers

Jordan Kyrou kicks puck to himself for a stellar Blues goal

Hofer won for the fourth straight start, beating the Rangers twice during the run.

Former Ranger Pavel Buchnevich and Jordan Kyrou also scored as St. Louis took a 3-0 lead in the second period.

Brett Berard and Will Cuylle scored for New York in the third. The Rangers have lost 10 of their last 13 games.

Takeaways Rangers: LW Artemi Panarin (upper-body, day-to-day) did not play. He had 14 minutes, 22 seconds of ice time Saturday night in a 5-1 loss to Los Angeles. He has 15 goals and 36 points this season.

Blues: Thomas had his 17th assist Sunday, giving him a a seven-game points streak (four goals, nine assists).

Key moment Hofer blocked a short-handed slap shot from the top of the slot by the Rangers’ Adam Fox on a 2-on-1 rush midway through the first period.

Key stat Buchnevich has points in nine straight games (three goals, six assists).

Up next The Rangers continue their trip at Nashville on Tuesday night. The Blues host New Jersey on Tuesday night.

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Regular Season Series

STL wins series 2-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 18:51 Pavel Buchnevich Goal (8) Slap Shot, assists: Jake Neighbours (7), Robert Thomas (17)
Goal 2nd Period 6:33 Jordan Kyrou Goal (13) Wrist Shot, assists: Alexey Toropchenko (4), Brayden Schenn (11)
Goal 2nd Period 10:28 Robert Thomas Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal 3rd Period 10:18 Brett Berard Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal 3rd Period 11:37 Will Cuylle Goal (11) Snap Shot, assists: Alexis Lafrenière (12), Filip Chytil (6)

Statistics

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8 Blocked Shots 19
41 Hits 20
2 Takeaways 2
28 Shots 24
0 Power Play Goals 0
0 Power Play Opportunities 1
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
36 Faceoffs Won 29
55.4 Faceoff Win Percent 44.6
15 Giveaways 15
1 Total Penalties 0
2 Penalty Minutes 0

Game Information

Enterprise Center

Location: Saint Louis, MO
Attendance: 17,569 | Capacity:

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 26 10 56 4
New Jersey 25 15 53 3
Carolina 24 15 50 2
Columbus 18 17 42 6
Pittsburgh 17 17 42 8
Philadelphia 17 19 39 5
NY Rangers 18 20 38 2
NY Islanders 15 18 37 7

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 28 12 58 2
Minnesota 26 11 56 4
Dallas 25 13 51 1
Colorado 25 15 51 1
St. Louis 19 19 42 4
Utah 17 15 41 7
Nashville 13 21 33 7
Chicago 13 25 28 2
Full Standings