Blues’ Robert Thomas opens up on his offensive slump: ‘In the suffering comes passion’
ST. LOUIS — In Utah last weekend, St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery benched linemates Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. He followed that up by separating the two for the next game against the Vegas Golden Knights and the start of the teams’ rematch Thursday night.
Blues need Thomas and Buchnevich to regain chemistry, rebuild their game
Louis Blues) The scoring play was like so many the Blues have seen before. Pavel Buchnevich took a pass from Justin Faulk in the left faceoff circle and hammered a shot on goal. Robert Thomas swept the rebound inside the left post and past Vegas goaltender Ilya Samsonov.
Photos: Blues can't put the puck in the net in frustrating game to lose 2-0 to the Stars
The St. Louis Blues lose 2-0 to the Dallas Stars Saturday night at Enterprise Center to fall to 11-12-1 on their own rink.
DeSmith stops 33 shots in his 2nd shutout of the season as Stars top Blues 2-0
Evgenii Dadonov had a goal and an assist, Casey DeSmith stopped 33 shots in his second shutout of the season and the Dallas Stars beat the St.
'In the suffering comes passion,' Blues' Robert Thomas says after loss to Vegas
The Blues' Robert Thomas speaks with the media on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, after a home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. (Video courtesy St. Louis Blues)
Stars Blues Hockey
St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (18) is unable to score a goal past Dallas Stars' goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday,
Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich benched in first period of Blues' loss in Utah
Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller (9) shoots the puck against St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)
Blues host Stars
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas (18) controls the puck as Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz (24) watches during first period action on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
Blues' struggles at home continue with frustrating 2-0 loss to Stars
Home ice continues not to provide an advantage for the Blues. They lost to the Dallas Stars 2-0 Saturday night at Enterprise Center to fall to 11-12-1 on their own rink. By losing for the third time in four games overall, the Blues slipped back to 23-23-4 for the season and fell further off the pace in the Western Conference playoff chase.
Three Takeaways From Blues' 2-0 Loss Against Stars
Blues not ready to start a game again; missed scoring opportunities, including tap-ins, posts; penalty kill getting beat in similar fashion
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Casey DeSmith, Stars shut door on Blues
Casey DeSmith turned aside all 33 shots he faced to help the Dallas Stars earn a 2-0 road victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. Evgenii Dadonov and Esa Lindell both scored for the Stars, while Jordan Binnington made 17 saves in the losing effort.
Photos: Blues shots don't find the back of the net in frustrating 2-0 loss to the Stars
Despite a dominating third period, the St. Louis Blues lose 2-0 to the Dallas Stars Saturday night at Enterprise Center to fall to 11-12-1 on their own rink.