The St. Louis Blues completed a dramatic comeback Friday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3–2 in overtime at Enterprise Center. The decisive moment came with just nine seconds remaining in overtime when Robert Thomas fired a wrist shot from the left circle that beat the goaltender high to secure the win.
Thomas received the puck, moved slightly toward the inner edge of the circle, and quickly released a shot into the top corner to cap a rally from a 2–0 deficit. After the game, he credited the team’s confidence and strong puck movement, particularly from the defensemen, who have been actively joining offensive rushes and creating opportunities. According to Thomas, the team’s ability to move past the opposing forecheck and open space for forwards has helped the Blues generate consistent scoring chances during their recent surge.
Blues Extend Point Streak to Seven Games With Gritty Comeback Win Over Oilers
The victory extended St. Louis’ point streak to seven games with a 6–0–1 record during that span. Cam Fowler contributed a goal and an assist, Pius Suter also scored, and goaltender Joel Hofer stopped 36 shots to help secure the comeback win. The Blues had already picked up momentum the previous night with a 3–1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, and the team’s resilience was evident again in this matchup.
Fowler praised the group’s determination, noting that although the game did not unfold exactly as planned, the players stayed engaged and continued battling against a strong opponent. He highlighted the team’s ability to remain focused and capitalize on late opportunities, with Thomas’ overtime goal sealing the result.
Robert Thomas’ Last-Second Overtime Goal Lifts Blues Past Oilers in Stunning ComebackEdmonton, meanwhile, had looked in control for much of the game. Connor McDavid and Kasperi Kapanen scored for the Oilers, while goaltender Connor Ingram made 22 saves. The Oilers entered the game hoping to rebound from a heavy 7–2 loss to the Dallas Stars the previous night.
After a scoreless opening period, Edmonton broke through late in the second. Kapanen scored at 15:41, finishing a well-placed backhand pass from Leon Draisaitl. The assist extended Draisaitl’s impressive point streak to eight games, during which he recorded five goals and 11 assists.
Blues Overcome Early Struggles and Oilers’ Two-Goal Lead With Late Third-Period Comeback Push
The Oilers extended their lead early in the third period when McDavid used his speed through the neutral zone to gain space before beating Hofer with a wrist shot from the high slot, giving Edmonton a 2–0 advantage.
Despite falling behind, St. Louis responded quickly. Suter cut the deficit to 2–1 midway through the third period after receiving a sharp pass from Jonatan Berggren in front of the net. Blues coach Jim Montgomery later credited the play for sparking the team’s momentum.
The tying goal arrived late in regulation when Fowler fired a wrist shot from the right circle after Oskar Sundqvist won a crucial offensive-zone faceoff.
Earlier in the game, the Blues had struggled to generate offense, even going nearly an entire period without registering a shot on goal. Edmonton controlled possession for long stretches, forcing St. Louis to adjust its approach.
Thomas acknowledged that the team barely touched the puck during parts of the second period but emphasized the importance of sticking to their game plan and regaining offensive-zone pressure. That persistence ultimately paid off as the Blues rallied late and finished the comeback with Thomas’ dramatic overtime winner.
