St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 01, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Minnesota Wild 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.21 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.42 | 1.19 |
| 3rd | Logan Mailloux | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:32 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 16:09 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 18:05 | STL | Logan Mailloux | Robert Thomas, Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 16:21 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:35 | STL | Robert Thomas | Pavel Buchnevich | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 2.37 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 13 |
| Blocks | 7 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.21 | 1.49 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.42 | 1.19 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:32 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:28 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:57 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:38 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25:22 | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:57 | 0.14 | 0.44 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:52 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:04 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:45 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.26 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -0.07 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Minnesota Wild 3–1 on Mar 01, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.37 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.19 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Pavel Buchnevich led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.26 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 3–1 on Mar 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Buchnevich led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.37 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.19, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 24 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 23. High-danger chances went 7 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 22 of 23 (1.26 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 21 of 23 (-0.07 goals saved above expected).