Blues Defeat Blackhawks 5-3 in Playoff-Eliminated Matchup

Kyrou, Fowler, and Toropchenko score in the second period to lead St. Louis to victory.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:34am

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A fractured, geometric painting in vibrant blues, reds, and whites, depicting the overlapping movements and perspectives of a hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks.A cubist interpretation of the Blues' hard-fought victory over the Blackhawks, capturing the dynamic energy and intensity of the NHL matchup.Denver Today

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Saturday, with Jordan Kyrou, Cam Fowler, and Alexey Toropchenko scoring in the second period to lead the way. Jimmy Snuggerud and Dalibor Dvorsky also scored for St. Louis, which had dropped four of its previous six games. The Blues were eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day despite the win. Ilya Mikheyev scored twice for the last-place Blackhawks, who have struggled of late, going 3-9-3 in their past 15 games.

Why it matters

This game was a matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Blues fighting to stay in the playoff race and the Blackhawks mired in a disappointing season. The win keeps the Blues' slim playoff hopes alive, while the loss further cements Chicago's position at the bottom of the standings.

The details

The Blues took control of the game in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals to erase a 2-1 Blackhawks lead. Toropchenko tied the game with a breakaway goal early in the period, and Kyrou and Fowler followed with power-play and even-strength goals to give St. Louis a 4-2 advantage. Dvorsky added an insurance goal in the third period to seal the victory.

  • The Blues were eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day with the Los Angeles Kings' 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
  • Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left the game in the second period after being hit in the face by a puck.

The players

Jordan Kyrou

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored a power-play goal in the second period to give the Blues a 3-2 lead.

Cam Fowler

A defenseman for the St. Louis Blues who scored a goal in the second period to extend the Blues' lead to 4-2.

Alexey Toropchenko

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored a goal in the second period to tie the game at 2-2.

Ilya Mikheyev

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored two goals in the losing effort.

Joel Hofer

The goaltender for the St. Louis Blues who made 31 saves in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to fight and play hard, even with our playoff hopes dwindling. This win shows the character of our team.”

— Jordan Kyrou, Forward, St. Louis Blues

“It's been a tough season, but we're not going to give up. We'll keep battling and try to finish strong.”

— Ilya Mikheyev, Forward, Chicago Blackhawks

What’s next

The Blues will face the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, while the Blackhawks will host the Buffalo Sabres.

The takeaway

This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the Blues still fighting for a playoff spot and the Blackhawks mired in a disappointing season. The win keeps the Blues' slim postseason hopes alive, while the loss further cements Chicago's position at the bottom of the standings.