Special Teams Continue to Struggle, Blues Lose to Mammoth 4-2 | Blues Central Postgame

The St. Louis Blues dropped another frustrating game on the road, falling 4–2 to the Utah Mammoth in a performance that once again exposed their biggest season-long issue: special teams. The Blues went 0-for-4 on the power play, extending a brutal drought that has now reached over fifteen consecutive failed opportunities — a recurring problem that continues to cost them games Despite showing some fight and flashes of pushback — including early physical play, Braden Schenn sticking up for rookie Jimmy Snuggerud, and a brief comeback attempt — the Blues could not overcome sloppy defense, missed chances from the top six, and defensive breakdowns against familiar foes Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, who once again torched St. Louis offensively A scary moment came when Robert Thomas was knocked violently to the ice, landing on his head after his feet were taken out from under him. Though he returned to finish the game, concern remains about his health moving forward — especially given how crucial he is to the Blues’ offense In net, Joel Hofer surrendered four goals, some on awkward bounces and others that likely should have been stopped. While not all of the blame fell on Hofer, the defensive play in front of him continued to be a major problem, reinforcing the idea that the team’s structure — not just goaltending — is failing to support wins The episode also touched on growing frustration among fans and analysts over the lack of lineup changes, power-play adjustments, and urgency from management, with trade rumors beginning to swirl around key veterans as the Blues continue to slide further behind the rest of the NHL. St. Louis now looks ahead to a back-to-back matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, hoping to replicate a previous win — but major questions remain about whether the Blues can fix their special teams, defensive lapses, and overall execution before the season slips completely out of reach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices