Blues Blank Ducks Behind Hofer's 5th Shutout

St. Louis completes perfect 4-game road trip with 4-0 victory

Mar. 9, 2026 at 8:25am

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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 scored for the Blues, who capped a perfect 4-game road trip with the win.

Why it matters

The Blues' dominant performance on the road, including Hofer's fifth shutout, demonstrates their strong form as they push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Ducks' 7-2 homestand record shows their ability to defend home ice despite the lopsided loss.

The details

Hofer stopped all 22 shots he faced to earn the shutout, breaking a tie with Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt and Detroit's John Gibson for second-most shutouts in the NHL this season. The Blues' three-goal second period, with tallies from Kyrou, Drouin, and Snuggerud, proved to be the difference. Newly-acquired Justin Holl had an assist in his Blues debut after being traded from Detroit.

  • The Blues completed a perfect 4-game road trip on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • Hofer recorded his 5th shutout of the 2025-26 NHL season.

The players

Joel Hofer

The Blues' goaltender who recorded his 5th shutout of the season.

Jimmy Snuggerud

The Blues' forward who scored a goal and added an assist.

Jonathan Drouin

The Blues' forward who scored a power-play goal in his debut with the team after being acquired from the New York Islanders.

Jordan Kyrou

The Blues' forward who scored a goal in the second period.

Pius Suter

The Blues' forward who scored a late empty-net goal to seal the victory.

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The takeaway

The Blues' dominant road performance, led by Hofer's stellar goaltending and timely scoring, demonstrates their ability to win away from home and maintain their push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Ducks' strong homestand record shows their resilience, despite the lopsided loss to the surging Blues.