Jim Montgomery knows his one lever: limiting ice time.
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The Blues鈥 Jordan Kyrou reacts during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in 最新杏吧原创.
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Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou, left, keeps the puck away from Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk in the second period Thursday, Oct 30, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Joel Hofer made 27 saves in his first shutout of the season, while Mathieu Joseph (shorthanded), Nick Bjugstad and Justin Faulk (empty-net) each scored for the Blues.
Head coach Jim Montgomery said more than a week ago that something ugly rears its head every night for the Blues, and that's still true.
Still, the once-prominent Blues, Cards broadcaster says in new book that delves into his long, winding career that聽he's 'grateful' for his big local run.
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