Brayden Schenn Steers Blues to Victory in Overtime Thriller Against Bruins

Brayden Schenn emerged as the hero of the night, netting the puck 2:53 minutes into overtime, leading the St. Louis Blues to a nerve-racking 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. This victory was a much-needed respite for the Blues, drawing a line under their four-game losing run.

Homegrown Hero Frederic Shines for Bruins

St. Louis-born Trent Frederic was the star performer for Boston, scoring both goals for his team. The Bruins have had a mixed run recently, with a record of 2-1-2 in their latest five outings. Nathan Walker came to the Blues’ rescue, tying the game in the middle of the third period when the Bruins were holding onto a slim 2-1 lead.

Early Advantage for Blues Evaporates

The Blues started on a promising note, with Radek Faksa giving them a 1-0 lead just 6:25 into the game. However, Frederic, the 26-year-old sensation, quickly turned the tables with two goals in less than three minutes. His first goal was a superb finish from the top of the crease, courtesy of a well-placed pass from Georgii Merkulov, a recent call-up from AHL Providence.

Frederic’s second goal came off a tip from Mason Lohrei’s shot from the point. Positioned to the right of goalie Jordan Binnington, he managed to redirect the puck inside the far post, stunning the Blues momentarily.

Rematch of the Week

It was the second face-off between these two teams this week, with the Bruins having come from behind to secure a 3-2 win against the Blues in St. Louis on Tuesday.

Key Takeaways from the Game

The Blues appeared more focused and determined after being outscored 19-8 in their last four games, during which they conceded at least four goals thrice. On the other hand, the Bruins, coming off a disappointing 7-2 loss at Dallas, managed to tighten their defense early on but suffered numerous breakdowns in the second and early in the third period.

Key Moment

Boston coach Jim Montgomery called for a timeout with six minutes remaining in the second period as his team struggled to maintain control of the puck for extended periods.

Notable Stat

Goalie Jordan Binnington is just one win short of tying Mike Liut’s franchise record of 151 wins. Binnington’s career highlight came in 2019 when he led the Blues to a Stanley Cup victory over the Bruins in Game 7 at Boston.

What’s Next for Both Teams?

The Blues are set for a swift return to action, facing Carolina on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bruins will host Columbus on Tuesday.