Blues Edge Hurricanes 4-3 in Close Game

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3, overcoming a sluggish first period to secure the win. Andrei Svechnikov opened the scoring for Carolina just over a minute into the game, but the Blues rallied with three goals in a dominant second period, highlighted by contributions from Mathieu Joseph, Jake Neighbours, and Dylan Holloway. Despite trailing 3-1 entering the third, the Hurricanes fought back with Shayne Gostisbehere scoring on a power play and Jack Roslovic tying the game, only for Kasperi Kapanen to net the decisive goal shortly after. Blues goaltender Joel Hofer was pivotal in the victory, making 37 saves and continuing his strong form from a previous shutout. The Hurricanes will look to bounce back on their ongoing road trip as they face the Edmonton Oilers next, while the Blues prepare for a matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.