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Joel Hofer Pitches Shutout as Blues Stay Hot, Down Capitals
Joel Hofer made 21 saves for his sixth shutout this season as the Blues improved to 9-2-2 since the Olympic break with a 3-0 win over the Capitals.
- On Tuesday, St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer recorded 21 saves in a 3-0 shutout victory against the Washington Capitals, earning his sixth shutout of the season and eighth of his career.
- The Blues have posted a 9-2-2 record since the Olympic break, remaining in the Western Conference wild card hunt, while Washington's loss leaves them six points behind the Ottawa Senators for the second Eastern Conference wild card.
- Jimmy Snuggerud scored his 16th goal at 2:39 of the second period, Otto Stenberg added his second goal at 14:52 of the third, and Jordan Kyrou sealed the win with his team-leading 17th goal with 41 seconds remaining.
- Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois received a five-minute match penalty for "attempting to injure" Blues center Robert Thomas at 8:25 of the third period; Thomas did not return to the game.
- The Capitals travel to Utah on Thursday night to continue their road trip, while the Blues return home to host San Jose on Thursday, continuing their three-game homestand.
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Capitals game broadcast flashes unfortunate typo while highlighting Alex Ovechkin’s milestone
Feb 23, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates during warmups prior to the Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Alex Ovechkin is the only player in the history of the NHL to score at least 900 career goals. It’s a mind-boggling feat that may have caused whoever was responsible for the TV graphic during Tues…
Blues 3, Capitals 0
The St. Louis Blues shut out the Washington Capitals 3-0 Tuesday night as Jimmy Snuggerud and Otto Stenberg scored and Joel Hofer made 21 saves for his sixth shutout of the season. Jordan Kyrou added his team-leading 17th goal into an empty net late to seal it. The Blues have now won two straight and are 9-2-2 since returning from the Olympic break. Hofer says they can play with anyone in the league. The post Blues 3, Capitals 0 appeared first o…
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