Ducks Soar Past Blues in Anaheim Showdown

Anaheim Ducks defeat St. Louis Blues 4-3 in Friday night NHL action

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:08am

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The Anaheim Ducks (41-29-5) defeated the St. Louis Blues (31-31-12) by a score of 4-3 in Friday night's NHL matchup at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Ducks overcame an early deficit to rally for the victory, led by a strong performance from goaltender Lukas Dostal.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Ducks in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while the Blues continue to struggle to find consistency this season. The game featured an intriguing goaltending matchup between Dostal and the Blues' Joel Hofer.

The details

The Blues jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but the Ducks responded with three unanswered goals to take control of the game. Anaheim's power play unit was effective, converting on one of their three opportunities. Dostal made 28 saves to earn the victory in net for the Ducks.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
  • The Blues took a 1-0 lead early in the first period.

The players

Lukas Dostal

The Anaheim Ducks' starting goaltender, who made 28 saves to earn the victory.

Joel Hofer

The St. Louis Blues' starting goaltender, who made 28 saves in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to battle back after falling behind early. The guys really stepped up and played a complete game to get this important win.”

— Dallas Eakins, Anaheim Ducks Head Coach

What’s next

The Ducks will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Blues will try to regroup and snap their recent skid.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience of the Anaheim Ducks, who were able to overcome an early deficit and rally for a crucial victory that keeps their postseason hopes alive. The strong goaltending performances from both Dostal and Hofer added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.