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The Blues look relentless. Team meetings ‘empowered’ players and established an identity

After Thursday's 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Blues will look for a three-game winning streak against Carolina Saturday.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Blues look relentless. Team meetings ‘empowered’ players and established an identity
Key Things to Know
  • Player-empowered team meetings helped establish a relentless identity in the Blues' 6-2 win over the Golden Knights.
  • The St. Louis Blues defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 for their second straight victory.
  • The top line of Dylan Holloway, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Robert Thomas combined for six total points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

St. Louis Blues players and coaches credited player-led team meetings on Wednesday with establishing a relentless identity following a 6-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Head coach Jim Montgomery and general manager Alexander Steen pushed for the collaborative discussions to define the team's style of play, focusing on communication, forechecking, and staying connected on the ice.

The strategy paid immediate dividends as St. Louis secured its second consecutive win behind a six-point performance from its top line. Alternate captain Dylan Holloway scored twice and added an assist, Jimmy Snuggerud scored his sixth goal of the season, and Robert Thomas contributed to a revived power-play attack that scored twice against Vegas.

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