St. Louis Blues Defeat Minnesota Wild 5-1, Kyrou Achieves Hat Trick

The St. Louis Blues secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild, with Jordan Kyrou achieving his fifth career hat trick, scoring three goals. Brayden Schenn and Jake Neighbours contributed additional goals, while Joel Hofer made 17 saves in net. The Blues' win marked their seventh victory in ten games, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot, just two points behind the second wild card in the Western Conference. Minnesota struggled, suffering their fourth loss in five games, despite Jake Middleton scoring the Wild's only goal. Coach Jim Montgomery emphasized the importance of offensive speed and net presence ahead of the game, while also making a strategic goaltender change, starting Hofer against the Wild. The Blues will face the Anaheim Ducks next, while Minnesota prepares to host the Los Angeles Kings.