Blues Goalie Hofer Earns Fifth Shutout in Win Over Ducks

St. Louis sweeps four-game road trip with 4-0 victory in Anaheim

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Joel Hofer made 22 saves to record his fifth shutout of the season as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night. Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut, while Jordan Kyrou, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Pius Suter also found the back of the net for St. Louis, who won for the fifth time in six games and swept their four-game road trip.

Why it matters

The Blues' strong road performance and Hofer's continued excellence in net have helped the team maintain its position in the Western Conference playoff race. The Ducks, meanwhile, are struggling to find consistency this season and are looking to get back on track at home.

The details

Hofer turned aside all 22 shots he faced to record his fifth shutout of the 2026 campaign. Drouin, acquired by the Blues at the trade deadline, scored his first goal with his new team. Kyrou, Snuggerud, and Suter also found the scoresheet for St. Louis, who controlled the play for much of the game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • This was the fourth and final game of the Blues' road trip.

The players

Joel Hofer

The Blues' starting goaltender, who recorded his fifth shutout of the season.

Jonathan Drouin

The Blues' new forward, who scored in his debut with the team after being acquired at the trade deadline.

Jordan Kyrou

A Blues forward who scored a goal in the win.

Jimmy Snuggerud

A Blues forward who also found the back of the net in the victory.

Pius Suter

A Blues forward who added a goal in the 4-0 win over the Ducks.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team effort tonight. Hofer was outstanding in net and the guys in front of him played a solid defensive game. Getting the sweep on this road trip is a big confidence boost for us.”

— Jordan Kyrou, Blues Forward

What’s next

The Blues will return home to host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, March 11th as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

The Blues' dominant road trip, led by the stellar goaltending of Joel Hofer and timely scoring, has them well-positioned to make a postseason run. Meanwhile, the struggling Ducks will look to regroup at home and find a way to turn their season around.