St. Louis Blues edge out Winnipeg Jets 1-0 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The St. Louis Blues secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night, thanks to a goal from Justin Faulk and an impressive 24 saves by Joel Hofer. This win marks the Blues' third shutout of the season and their fifth career shutout, a significant achievement for the team.
Faulk's goal, his eighth of the season, was assisted by Robert Thomas with 6:43 left in the second period, giving the Blues the lead they would not relinquish. This result is particularly notable as the Jets have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games, and they have a history of struggling when they concede the first goal, having lost 2-12-1 in such scenarios this season.
The game also marked a special milestone for Jonathan Toews, the Jets' center, who played his 1,100th career NHL game, joining an elite group of 27 players in league history to reach this mark. Toews' achievement was highlighted by the presence of San Jose forward Jeff Skinner and Calgary center Mikael Backlund, who also reached this milestone on Tuesday night.
Additionally, the Blues welcomed two new players to their lineup: Otto Stenberg, who made his NHL debut after being drafted 25th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and Jonatan Berggren, who joined the team after being claimed off waivers from Detroit on Tuesday. The Blues' next game is a home match against the New York Rangers on Thursday night, while the Jets will travel to Colorado for a Friday night game.
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