St. Louis Blues Surge Past Ducks with Power Play Dominance

Holloway's double and strong special teams help keep Blues' playoff hopes alive

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:04am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks, with players and the puck represented as abstract shapes and forms, capturing the intensity and energy of the match.The Blues' power-play dominance and Holloway's double-goal performance propel them to a crucial victory over the struggling Ducks.Anaheim Today

The St. Louis Blues kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a dominant 6-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas, and Pius Suter each had a goal and an assist, while Colton Parayko and Jonatan Berggren also scored for the Blues. Joel Hofer made 24 saves in net to secure the win.

Why it matters

The Blues' victory was crucial in keeping their playoff aspirations alive, as they now sit just three points out of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference with seven games left. Meanwhile, the Ducks' recent struggles - losing four straight games - have allowed the Blues to gain ground in the tight playoff race.

The details

The game was a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for five goals in the first period. The Ducks took an early lead, but the Blues quickly responded with a goal from Philip Broberg. Holloway's power-play goal gave the Blues a 2-1 lead, and they extended it to 5-2 by the end of the second period with goals from Suter and Parayko. Holloway's second power-play goal in the third period sealed the victory for the Blues.

  • The Blues and Ducks faced off on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Blues now have seven games remaining in the regular season.

The players

Dylan Holloway

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored two power-play goals in the game, helping lead his team to victory.

Robert Thomas

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who contributed a goal and an assist in the win.

Pius Suter

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who also had a goal and an assist in the game.

Colton Parayko

A defenseman for the St. Louis Blues who scored a goal in the second period.

Joel Hofer

The goaltender for the St. Louis Blues who made 24 saves to secure the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong and capitalize on our power-play opportunities. The guys really stepped up and played a complete game.”

— Dylan Holloway, Forward, St. Louis Blues

What’s next

The Blues will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot, with seven games remaining in the regular season. Their next two games are against the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche, which will be crucial in determining their postseason fate.

The takeaway

The Blues' dominant performance on the power play and their ability to capitalize on their opportunities kept their playoff hopes alive. This win could be a turning point in their season, as they look to secure a postseason berth in the tight Western Conference race.