Sat Mar 15 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Blues Aim to Regain Momentum Against Wild After Costly Loss

**ST. PAUL, MN** – The St. Louis Blues face a crucial matchup against the Minnesota Wild tonight, looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. The defeat stings even more considering Calgary and Utah both lost on Friday, presenting a missed opportunity for the Blues to gain ground in the playoff race.

Currently, the Blues sit with 69 points, trailing the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks by two points (each with a game in hand), and are tied with the Utah Hockey Club. Tonight’s game against the Wild, followed by a back-to-back against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, is vital for their playoff hopes.

Goaltender Joel Hofer will start against Minnesota, while Jordan Binnington, pulled early against Pittsburgh, is slated for Sunday’s game. Coach Jim Montgomery will stick with the same 18 skaters, praising their performance despite the loss. The Blues outshot the Penguins 36-22. Notable injuries include Colton Parayko (knee) and Torey Krug (out for the season).

The Wild will counter with Filip Gustavsson in net, facing their own injury concerns with Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Jonas Brodin all sidelined.

The Blues’ remaining schedule features nine of their final 15 games at home, providing a chance to turn their season around. Tonight’s game is a critical step towards achieving that goal.

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