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Blues end Lightning's 11-game win streak in shootout thriller
17 Jan
Summary
- Jordan Kyrou scored the deciding shootout goal against Tampa Bay.
- The St. Louis Blues ended the Lightning's franchise record-tying streak.
- Joel Hofer made 34 saves to secure the Blues' first overtime win.
The St. Louis Blues have ended the Tampa Bay Lightning's remarkable 11-game winning streak with a dramatic 3-2 shootout victory on Friday night. Jordan Kyrou secured the win for the Blues, converting his backhand shot past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.
St. Louis had established a 2-0 lead late in the first period with two goals scored just 30 seconds apart. However, Tampa Bay responded in the second period with two power-play goals within 62 seconds. Nikita Kucherov scored the first, assisted by Darren Raddysh, and then assisted on Oliver Bjorkstrand's equalizer shortly after.
Goaltender Joel Hofer was the hero for the Blues, making 34 saves through regulation and overtime, followed by three crucial stops in the shootout. This victory was significant for St. Louis, marking their first success in overtime or a shootout this season after an 0-8 record.
