Observations from Blues' 3-0 Win Vs. Sabres
The Blues responded to Jordan Kyrou being a healthy scratch with a solid 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Joel Hofer stood out by recording his first shutout of the season and the third of his career. Secondary scorers Mathieu Joseph and Nick Bjugstad contributed to the win, while the fourth line and Jayden Faulk delivered strong performances.
Coach's Accountability Measures
After a disappointing loss to the Washington Capitals the day before, Blues coach Jim Montgomery set an example by healthy-scratching key players Jordan Kyrou and Oskar Sundqvist, with Kyrou’s absence being especially surprising. Montgomery also appeared to bench Robert Thomas for the final 9:18 of the second period, emphasizing accountability regardless of a player's status.
Team Effort and Response
The team showed resilience by attending a morning skate before the game, which is unusual on the second night of back-to-back games. Despite a record of 5-8-2, some view the Blues as having won two of their past three games, while others note it as just the second victory in their last ten outings (2-6-2).
Key Takeaways from Thursday's Game
- Team message: Montgomery demanded energy, effort, competition, and battle from the players.
- Battle for pucks: The Blues were dominated in loose puck battles, wall battles, and one-on-one efforts against the Capitals the previous night, but showed improvement against the Sabres.
“It’s holding players accountable, no matter who it is.”
Summary: The Blues’ turnaround win highlighted strong goaltending, disciplined coaching decisions, and renewed team effort following a poor outing.
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