Blues Blank Ducks Behind Hofer's 5th Shutout

St. Louis completes perfect 4-game road trip with 4-0 win over Anaheim

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Joel Hofer recorded his fifth shutout of the season, and the St. Louis Blues scored three goals in the second period to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday. Jimmy Snuggerud, Jonathan Drouin, Jordan Kyrou, and Pius Suter all scored for the Blues, who completed a perfect 4-game road trip. Ville Husso made 31 saves for the Ducks, who finished their 9-game homestand with a 7-2 record.

Why it matters

The Blues' dominant performance on the road, capped by Hofer's fifth shutout, demonstrates their strong form heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The win also highlights the team's depth, with contributions from both established stars and new acquisitions like Drouin.

The details

Hofer stopped all 22 shots he faced to record his fifth shutout of the season, breaking a tie for second place among NHL goalies. The Blues outshot the Ducks 13-7 in the opening period, despite taking three minor penalties. In the second period, Kyrou, Drouin, and Snuggerud scored to give St. Louis a 3-0 lead. Suter added an empty-net goal in the final minutes to seal the victory.

  • The Blues completed a perfect 4-game road trip on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Joel Hofer

The Blues' goaltender recorded his fifth shutout of the season, breaking a tie for second place among NHL goalies.

Jimmy Snuggerud

The Blues' forward had a goal and an assist for the second straight game.

Jonathan Drouin

The forward, acquired by the Blues from the New York Islanders, scored his fourth goal of the season in his debut with his new team.

Jordan Kyrou

The Blues' forward scored his 15th goal of the season to open the scoring in the second period.

Pius Suter

The Blues' forward scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

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The takeaway

The Blues' dominant performance on the road, led by Hofer's stellar goaltending and contributions from both established stars and new acquisitions, demonstrates their strong form heading into the final stretch of the regular season.