Blues Make History with 12th Straight Win in Thrilling Victory Over Avalanche

The St. Louis Blues etched their names into franchise lore Saturday night, securing a record 12th consecutive win with a heart-stopping 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Enterprise Center. The triumph eclipsed the previous franchise mark of 11 straight wins set during their 2019 Stanley Cup championship season and solidified their position as the NHL’s hottest team heading into the playoffs.

Historic Streak and Playoff Push The Blues’ 12-game surge is the longest active streak in the NHL this season, surpassing Winnipeg’s 11-game run earlier this year. Since the Four Nations Face-Off break in February, St. Louis has dominated with an 18-2-2 record, accumulating a league-best 38 points in that span. Their 43-28-7 record places them fourth in the Central Division and firmly in control of the Western Conference’s top wild-card spot, four points ahead of Minnesota.

Key Performances Fuel Victory

• Zack Bolduc ignited the offense with two power-play goals, including a blistering wrist shot just 49 seconds into the game.
• Robert Thomas orchestrated the attack with a goal and three assists, extending his point streak to eight games (4 goals, 15 assists).
• Jordan Binnington anchored the win with 35 saves, matching the franchise record for consecutive home wins by a goaltender (10) and securing his 100th home victory as a Blue.
• Pavel Buchnevich scored his 100th goal with the franchise, a milestone he attributed to the team’s selfless play: “We’re sacrificing for each other, and it’s paying off”.

Resilience Tested The Blues nearly squandered a 4-0 second-period lead as Colorado rallied with four unanswered goals, including Nathan MacKinnon’s late strike with the Avalanche net empty. But St. Louis held firm, showcasing the clutch composure that has defined their streak. “We’ve overcome adversity all year,” said head coach Jim Montgomery, who improved to 34-16-6 since taking over. “Whether it’s injuries or self-inflicted mistakes, this group finds a way”.

Injury Challenges Overcome The streak has been powered by depth, with the Blues going 13-1-1 without top-pairing defenseman Colton Parayko (knee surgery) and adapting to the absence of forward Dylan Holloway (lower-body injury). “It doesn’t matter who’s out there,” Montgomery emphasized. “We focus on the next game, the next shift”.

Playoff Momentum Building As the Blues prepare for their first playoff appearance since 2022, the Enterprise Center crowd has become a weapon. “The energy here is incredible right now,” Binnington said after tying his home win record. Players credit their surge to a simplified approach: “We’re not discussing standings or streaks,” Montgomery noted. “Just daily habits”.

With Buchnevich’s milestone, Binnington’s veteran poise, and Thomas’ Hart Trophy-caliber play, the Blues have transformed from wild-card hopefuls to legitimate Cup threats. As Bolduc put it: “Everyone’s clicking. We’re tough to beat when we play like this”.

The Blues will look to extend their historic run Tuesday against Nashville, aiming to carry this unprecedented momentum into the postseason.