Thomas scores hat trick to lift Blues over Avalanche 3-2

Robert Thomas nets the game-winner late to complete his first career NHL hat trick.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:33am

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Robert Thomas scored three goals, including the game-winning tally with 2:50 remaining, to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night. The win keeps the Blues' late-season playoff push alive as they opened a home-and-home series against the Avalanche.

Why it matters

The Blues are fighting to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference, while the Avalanche are one of the top teams in the NHL. This win gives the Blues a crucial two points as they try to catch up to their division rivals.

The details

Thomas scored the opening goal of the game in the first period to give the Blues the early lead. The Avalanche responded with two unanswered goals to take a 2-1 advantage, but Thomas tied the game in the third period before netting the game-winner with less than three minutes remaining to complete his first career NHL hat trick.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Thomas scored the opening goal in the first period.
  • The Avalanche took a 2-1 lead in the game.
  • Thomas tied the game in the third period.
  • Thomas scored the game-winning goal with 2:50 remaining in the third period.

The players

Robert Thomas

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored a hat trick in the game, including the game-winning goal.

Colorado Avalanche

The NHL team that lost to the St. Louis Blues 3-2.

St. Louis Blues

The NHL team that defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, led by Robert Thomas' hat trick.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us against one of the best teams in the league. Robert really stepped up and carried us tonight.”

— Jordan Kyrou, Blues forward

What’s next

The Blues and Avalanche will face off again on Tuesday night in St. Louis to complete the home-and-home series.

The takeaway

Robert Thomas' hat trick performance was a clutch effort that kept the Blues' playoff hopes alive, showing the team's resilience against one of the NHL's top contenders.