Blues rally from 2-goal deficit to beat Wild 6-3

Theo Lindstein's late second-period goal put St. Louis ahead for good in the comeback win.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:05am

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The St. Louis Blues overcame an early 2-0 deficit and rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Monday night. Theo Lindstein scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, while Pavel Buchnevich, Jimmy Snuggerud, Jake Neighbours, Otto Stenberg, and Colton Parayko also found the back of the net for the Blues. Nick Foligno, Michael McCarron, and Danila Yurov scored for the Wild, but it wasn't enough as Joel Hofer made 28 saves to earn the victory for St. Louis.

Why it matters

The comeback win was an important two points for the Blues as they fight to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Wild, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain ground on their division rivals.

The details

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Blues stormed back with four unanswered goals to take a 4-2 lead. Lindstein's go-ahead tally late in the second period proved to be the game-winner, as the Blues held on for the 6-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • Lindstein scored the go-ahead goal with 3:19 remaining in the second period.

The players

Theo Lindstein

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored the game-winning goal in the second period.

Pavel Buchnevich

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored the 200th goal of his NHL career in the game.

Joel Hofer

The goaltender for the St. Louis Blues who made 28 saves to earn the victory.

Nick Foligno

A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored one of their three goals in the game.

Filip Gustavsson

The goaltender for the Minnesota Wild who made 16 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to dig deep and find a way to get back in this game. The guys showed a lot of character to overcome that early deficit.”

— Craig Berube, Head Coach, St. Louis Blues

“It's a tough one to swallow, but we have to regroup and get ready for the next one. We had our chances, but just couldn't find a way to close it out.”

— Dean Evason, Head Coach, Minnesota Wild

What’s next

The Blues will look to build on this comeback win when they host the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, April 16. The Wild will try to bounce back when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, April 18.

The takeaway

The Blues' ability to rally from an early deficit and secure a crucial two points in the playoff race demonstrates their resilience and character. Meanwhile, the Wild missed an opportunity to gain ground on their division rivals, underscoring the importance of closing out games when holding a lead.