St Louis Blues Summary

Robert Thomas recorded his second career hat trick, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth in their regular-season finale on April 16, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Logan Mailloux scored the go-ahead goal with 2:57 left in the third period, celebrating his 23rd birthday by forcing a turnover and backhanding a shot past Vitek Vanecek.

Thomas sealed the victory by scoring into an empty net with 38 seconds remaining. This win marked the Blues' fourth consecutive victory, finishing the season with a record of 37-33-12 and 86 points, despite being eliminated from playoff contention.

Pavel Buchnevich also scored, while Dylan Holloway contributed two assists, and Joel Hofer made 20 saves. The Mammoth, playoff-bound, have struggled recently, losing three of their last four games ahead of their series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Additionally, the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Blues' AHL affiliate, clinched a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs under head coach Steve Ott, who took over midseason. The Thunderbirds' playoff appearance provides a promising opportunity for young players to gain valuable experience.

The Blues are looking to the future, with key players like Jimmy Snuggerud and Dalibor Dvorsky showing promise during the season, indicating a potential for growth in the team as they head into the offseason.