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Broberg Breaks Tie on 3rd-Period Power Play, Blues Top Jets 2-1
Philip Broberg scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play, and Joel Hofer made 32 saves as St. Louis opened a five-game homestand.
On Tuesday, defenseman Philip Broberg scored a power-play goal in the third period, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets and snapping a two-game losing streak.
Jimmy Snuggerud opened the scoring in the first period with an assist from Broberg, while goaltender Joel Hofer anchored the defense with 32 saves for St. Louis.
Cole Perfetti tied the game 32 seconds into the third period with his sixth goal of the season, while Winnipeg goaltender Stuart Skinner recorded 27 saves in the losing effort.
Setting up the decisive goal, Blues forward Robert Thomas reached 332 career assists, placing him one short of matching Brian Sutter's franchise record.
The Blues host Vegas on Thursday night while the Jets travel to Dallas, with St. Louis holding a 4-4-1 record and Winnipeg a 4-3-2 standing.