St. Louis Blues Defeat Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in NHL Matchup

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The St. Louis Blues defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 at Enterprise Center on Sunday, with Brayden Schenn, Colton Parayko, and Dylan Holloway scoring in the second period. Jordan Kyrou and Justin Faulk each had two assists for the Blues, who are 3-1-2 in their past six games. Jordan Binnington, who was playing for the first time since helping Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off, made 28 saves.

The Avalanche were coming off a 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday, and Devon Toews scored for the Avalanche, giving them a 1-0 lead at 7:49 of the first period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves for the Avalanche. Cale Makar earned his 400th NHL point on the play, making him the third-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach the milestone, behind only Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey.

The Blues tied the game 1-1 at 10:45 of the second period, with Schenn collecting Kyrou's rebound in the right circle. Parayko put the Blues in front 2-1 at 14:13, outmuscling Makar at the side of the net for a loose puck. Holloway made it 3-1 at 19:50, driving the net and redirecting in Faulk's centering pass from the right corner. The Avalanche tried to push late, pulling Blackwood with 2:34 remaining, but Binnington stopped all 13 shots he faced in the third period.

Here are the match scores:

• St. Louis Blues: 3
• Colorado Avalanche: 1

The Blues honored defenseman Ryan Suter on Sunday for playing in his 1,500th game on Feb. 8 against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Avalanche will host New Jersey on Wednesday night, while the Blues will host Seattle on Tuesday night. The NHL season is heating up, with teams competing for playoff spots. The Blues' win was a significant one, as they look to make a push for the playoffs. With consistent play like this, they may be able to secure a spot in the postseason.

The Blues' victory was a testament to their teamwork and determination. They were able to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and played solid defense throughout the game. The Avalanche, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to overcome the Blues' strong play. The Blues' win was a significant one, and they will look to build on this momentum as they move forward in the season.