ST. LOUIS — In a thrilling overtime finish, Cam Fowler scored the game-winning goal, propelling the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. This win marks the Blues` 10th consecutive victory.
Jordan Kyrou contributed to the Blues` score with a regulation goal, while goalie Jordan Binnington stood strong, making 20 crucial saves. The St. Louis team`s remarkable performance has brought them into a tie with Minnesota for the first Western Conference wild-card spot, both teams holding 88 points. However, Minnesota holds a tiebreaker advantage.
For the Red Wings, J.T. Compher scored their lone goal, and Cam Talbot was exceptional in goal, blocking 35 shots. Despite Talbot`s efforts, Detroit fell short and remains on the edge of the Eastern Conference wild-card race, trailing behind Montreal, Columbus, and the New York Rangers.
Fowler`s game-deciding goal, his ninth of the season, was assisted by Robert Thomas, who has been on a hot streak with 11 assists in his last five games.
Kyrou`s critical goal came late in regulation, tying the game at 1-1 with just 28 seconds remaining, after the Blues pulled Binnington for an extra attacker.
Compher had earlier put Detroit ahead, scoring his ninth goal in the third period, assisted by Jonatan Berggren following a rebound from a Vladimir Tarasenko shot.
Key highlights from the game include Red Wings` goalie Talbot nearly stealing the game with 35 saves and Blues` prospect Jimmy Snuggerud making his NHL debut after recently signing with St. Louis.
A pivotal moment occurred when Alex DeBrincat`s missed shot allowed St. Louis to gain possession, directly leading to Fowler`s winning goal shortly after.
With this victory, the Blues have equaled a franchise record with nine straight home wins. Looking ahead, St. Louis will host Pittsburgh on Thursday, while Detroit will host Carolina on Friday.
