St. Louis Blues 7-5 Pittsburgh Penguins: Snuggerud Leads Comeback from 3-Goal Deficit
Final Score
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 7 St. Louis Blues
Result: St. Louis Blues win by 2 goals
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The St. Louis Blues mounted a stunning comeback from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-5 on April 15, 2026. Pittsburgh dominated the first period with a 3-0 lead despite resting most of their regular lineup ahead of the playoffs, but St. Louis scored five consecutive goals in just over 20 minutes to claim victory.
Jimmy Snuggerud was the star performer, scoring twice and assisting on both of Dylan Holloway's third-period goals. Holloway added an empty-netter to secure the win in St. Louis's home finale.
Key Events
- 1st Period – Pittsburgh scores three goals to take a 3-0 lead
- 2nd Period – St. Louis scores three times to take a 4-3 lead
- 3rd Period 4:11 – Dylan Holloway scores to give St. Louis its first lead 4-3
- 3rd Period – Pavel Buchnevich scores breakaway goal to extend Blues lead
- 3rd Period – Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice and assists on Holloway goals
- 3rd Period 12:20 – Avery Hayes scores second goal for Pittsburgh to pull within one
- 3rd Period (Late) – Dylan Holloway scores empty-netter to seal 7-5 victory
Basic Stats
St. Louis Blues: 18 saves (Jordan Binnington)
Pittsburgh Penguins: 17 saves by Stuart Skinner (replaced by Arturs Silovs in 3rd period, who made 7 saves)
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Available on ESPN and NHL.com
Match Context
Tournament: NHL Regular Season Stage: Regular Season (Late April) Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO Attendance: 18,096 Date: April 15, 2026 Note: Pittsburgh rested most regular players including Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin with playoffs beginning this weekend. This was St. Louis's home finale.
Stage: Regular Season (Late April) Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO Attendance: 18,096 Date: April 15, 2026 Note: Pittsburgh rested most regular players including Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin with playoffs beginning this weekend. This was St. Louis's home finale.