Kyrou and Fowler lead Blues to 5-3 win over Blackhawks

St. Louis secures victory despite being eliminated from playoff contention

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:09am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a hockey game, with players and the rink deconstructed into sharp, angular shapes and planes.A cubist interpretation of the intense action on the ice as the Blues and Blackhawks battled it out in a high-scoring affair.Chicago Today

Jordan Kyrou, Cam Fowler, and Alexey Toropchenko scored in the second period to help the St. Louis Blues defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Saturday. Jimmy Snuggerud and Dalibor Dvorsky also scored for the Blues, while Ilya Mikheyev had two goals for the Blackhawks. The game was marked by an injury to Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar, who left in the second period after being hit in the face by a puck.

Why it matters

The win for the Blues comes despite their elimination from playoff contention, while the Blackhawks continue to struggle, dropping to 3-9-3 in their past 15 games. The game also featured a tribute to the inaugural class of the Blackhawks' Hall of Fame, including a tribute to former forward and broadcaster Troy Murray, who passed away last month.

The details

The Blackhawks took a 2-1 lead, but the Blues responded with four unanswered goals in the second period to secure the victory. Toropchenko, Kyrou, and Fowler all scored in the second, with Dvorsky adding another goal in the third period. The Blackhawks were without Ethan Del Mastro due to an injury, and veteran forward Sam Lafferty was inserted into the lineup as a defenseman.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • 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 goal in the second period.

Cam Fowler

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

Alexey Toropchenko

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

Ilya Mikheyev

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

Frank Nazar

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who left the game in the second period after being hit in the face by a puck.

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The takeaway

The Blues' victory over the Blackhawks, despite being eliminated from playoff contention, shows the team's resilience and ability to compete even in the face of adversity. The Blackhawks' continued struggles, including the injury to Nazar, highlight the challenges the team is facing as they look to turn their season around.