Follow usBrandon Saad played the hero for the St. Louis Blues, scoring in overtime to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.
With the Los Angeles Kings falling 4-3 to Winnipeg, the Blues (40-31-4, 84 points) narrowed the gap to three points for the final Western Conference playoff spot.
In his 500th game for the Blues, Brayden Schenn netted two goals, showcasing his offensive prowess. Kevin Hayes contributed with two assists, while Jordan Binnington stood tall in goal with 36 saves, solidifying the Blues’ defensive efforts.
Mattias Ekholm and Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net for the Oilers, but it wasn’t enough to extend their three-game winning streak. Stuart Skinner made 26 saves in a losing effort for Edmonton.
In overtime, Saad capitalized on an Oilers turnover in the neutral zone, beating Skinner with a slick move to his backhand to seal the victory for the Blues.
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