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Blues Shut Out Hurricanes, Snap Point Streak 3-0

1/14/2026

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Blues Shutout Hurricanes

On January 13, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0, ending Carolina's point streak.
The Blues earned their first shutout of the season as Joel Hofer made 33 saves.
Nick Bjugstad, Dalibor Dvorsky, and Jimmy Snuggerud scored all three Blues goals in the second.
Carolina goalie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots but suffered his third regulation loss in 20 games.

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Bussi Starts Goal

Brandon Bussi will start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes against the St. Louis Blues after a 16-2-1 record this season.
William Carrier of the St. Louis Blues will miss the game with a lower-body injury.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi returns to the Carolina Hurricanes lineup.
Mike Reilly returns for the Carolina Hurricanes after an absence since New Year’s Day.
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour hopes Carrier's absence will be brief.

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Blues Shutout Hurricanes

On January 13, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0, ending Carolina's point streak.
The Blues earned their first shutout of the season as Joel Hofer made 33 saves.
Nick Bjugstad, Dalibor Dvorsky, and Jimmy Snuggerud scored all three Blues goals in the second.
Carolina goalie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots but suffered his third regulation loss in 20 games.

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