Blues End 5-Game Skid With Late Power-Play Goal

Rookie Jimmy Snuggerud scores game-winner against Panthers

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The St. Louis Blues snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Rookie forward Jimmy Snuggerud scored the game-winning goal on the power play with just 7.6 seconds remaining in regulation, spoiling a strong performance from Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk, who scored twice and recorded his 400th career assist.

Why it matters

The win was a much-needed boost for the struggling Blues, who had lost five straight games prior to Thursday's matchup. Tkachuk's return from injury and milestone night was overshadowed by the late heroics of Snuggerud, a promising young player for the Blues.

The details

Trailing 4-3 late in the third period, the Blues were awarded a power play with under a minute to play. Rookie forward Jimmy Snuggerud capitalized, scoring the game-tying and game-winning goal with just 7.6 seconds left on the clock to give St. Louis the victory. The goal capped off a back-and-forth contest that saw the Panthers jump out to an early lead, only for the Blues to battle back and eventually claim the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.
  • Snuggerud scored the game-winning goal with just 7.6 seconds remaining in regulation.

The players

Jimmy Snuggerud

A rookie forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored the game-winning goal in the final seconds of the game.

Matthew Tkachuk

A star forward for the Florida Panthers who scored two goals and recorded his 400th career assist in the game, but ultimately ended up on the losing side.

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What they’re saying

“It was a huge win for us, especially coming off that tough stretch. The guys really battled hard and it was great to see Jimmy come through with the big goal at the end.”

— Craig Berube, Head Coach, St. Louis Blues (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

What’s next

The Blues will look to build on this momentum as they continue their homestand, hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.

The takeaway

The Blues' late comeback victory over the Panthers showcased the team's resilience and the emergence of young talent like Jimmy Snuggerud, providing hope that they can turn their season around after a difficult stretch.