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Mason McTavish scores right away in Blues debut in a 4-0 opening-night win over Stars

Mason McTavish scored early and Joel Hofer recorded a shutout to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in their season opener.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:26 AM
Mason McTavish scores right away in Blues debut in a 4-0 opening-night win over Stars
Key Things to Know
  • Mason McTavish scored 94 seconds into his debut as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Dallas Stars 4-0.
  • Goaltender Joel Hofer made 25 saves to record his ninth career NHL shutout.
  • Dalibor Dvorsky, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Pius Suter also scored goals for the Blues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mason McTavish scored just 94 seconds into his debut with the St. Louis Blues, leading them to a 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in Friday's season opener. Joel Hofer made 25 saves to earn his ninth career shutout as St. Louis handed Dallas its first season-opening loss since 2019.

Dalibor Dvorsky added a second-period goal for the Blues before Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter sealed the win with late empty-netters. Jake Oettinger made 20 saves for the Stars, who suffered their first shutout in a home opener since relocating to Dallas in 1993.

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