Blues Shut Out Devils 3-0 in Milestone Game

The St. Louis Blues secured a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils, building an early lead with three goals in the first period and maintaining it with strong defensive play. The Devils struggled to generate offense early, not registering a shot until well into the first period, and were playing without forward Timo Meier due to suspension. The game also featured a pre-game ceremony honoring Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom for his 500th NHL game. St. Louis, under new head coach Jim Montgomery, has shown a positive shift in energy and strategy, though they currently have a negative scoring differential this season. The Devils, on a three-game winning streak prior to this match, had won eight of their last ten games. Despite their recent form, New Jersey could not overcome the Blues' early advantage.