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Blues Beat Blackhawks 3-2, Mailloux and Luff Shine

12/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, after a recent loss.
Logan Mailloux and Matt Luff scored their first goals of the season.
Joel Hofer made 27 saves and remains the Blues' starting goaltender amid Jordan Binnington's struggles.
Connor Bedard was out with a shoulder injury, which Jeff Blashill described as a "freak accident."
The Blues aim to build on this momentum during their upcoming homestand.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, adding franchises like the St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings, which fueled the league's growth amid competition from the Western Hockey League. This expansion, the first since the 1920s, aimed to capture a larger U.S. audience and has since shaped the dynamics of professional hockey, enhancing rivalries and fan engagement.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, after a recent loss.
Logan Mailloux and Matt Luff scored their first goals of the season.
Joel Hofer made 27 saves and remains the Blues' starting goaltender amid Jordan Binnington's struggles.
Connor Bedard was out with a shoulder injury, which Jeff Blashill described as a "freak accident."
The Blues aim to build on this momentum during their upcoming homestand.

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