Blues rally from two-goal deficit to beat Wild

St. Louis overcomes early lead to win 6-3 at home

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a hockey game, with sharp planes of navy, green, and red representing the players, puck, and arena.The Blues' dramatic comeback victory over the Wild showcases the team's resilience and determination in a crucial divisional matchup.St. Louis Today

The St. Louis Blues came back from an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Monday night. Theo Lindstein scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period to put the Blues up 4-3, with assists from Jonathan Drouin and Dalibor Dvorsky.

Why it matters

The Blues' comeback victory over a divisional rival like the Wild is an important win as they fight for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Overcoming early deficits has been a challenge for St. Louis this season, so this resilient performance could be a momentum boost.

The details

The Wild jumped out to a 2-0 lead early, but the Blues stormed back with four unanswered goals to take control of the game. Lindstein's go-ahead tally in the second period proved to be the game-winner, as St. Louis held on for the 6-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Theo Lindstein

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who scored the go-ahead goal in the second period.

Jonathan Drouin

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who recorded an assist on Lindstein's goal.

Dalibor Dvorsky

A forward for the St. Louis Blues who also recorded an assist on Lindstein's goal.

Minnesota Wild

The opposing team that jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before the Blues rallied to win 6-3.

St. Louis Blues

The home team that overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild.

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The takeaway

The Blues' ability to come from behind and defeat a divisional rival like the Wild shows their resilience and determination, which could pay dividends as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.