St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 03, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 6, Anaheim Ducks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 6 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
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 | Colton Parayko | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.15 | 3.32 |
| 2nd | Pius Suter | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.19 | 2.20 |
| 3rd | Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.21 | 2.12 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:51 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Mason McTavish, Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:24 | STL | Robert Thomas | Philip Broberg, Colton Parayko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:18 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Jake Neighbours, Robert Thomas | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 16:01 | ANA | Jeffrey Viel | Ryan Poehling, Drew Helleson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 1st 18:44 | STL | Jonatan Berggren | Pius Suter | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 03:08 | STL | Pius Suter | Tyler Tucker, Jake Neighbours | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 16:50 | STL | Colton Parayko | Dalibor Dvorsky, Jordan Kyrou | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 01:22 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Robert Thomas, Philip Broberg | 4v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.01 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 25 |
| Blocks | 14 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.15 | 3.32 |
| Pius Suter | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.19 | 2.20 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.21 | 2.12 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.06 | 1.99 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:07 | 1.33 | 1.78 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | 1.71 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13:06 | 0.28 | 1.68 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:52 | 0.23 | 1.60 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.41 | 1.40 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.07 | 1.30 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.47 | 1.01 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:19 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.05 | 0.55 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:58 | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.32 | 0.01 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:32 | 0.11 | -0.29 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:08 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:01 | 0.38 | 1.00 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:57 | 0.49 | 0.31 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:47 | 0.57 | 0.26 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:31 | 0.74 | 0.06 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.18 | -0.02 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.08 | -0.17 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.12 | -0.27 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:57 | 0.18 | -0.35 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:15 | 0.16 | -0.56 |
| Nathan Gaucher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.02 | -0.61 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.02 | -1.23 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:50 | 0.02 | -1.89 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.34 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 23 | 29 | 79.3% | -1.77 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6–2 on Apr 03, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.69 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.01 — Anaheim Ducks 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.
Colton Parayko led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.32 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 6–2 on Apr 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 6, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Colton Parayko led all skaters at 3.32, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.69 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.01, so Anaheim Ducks 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 29 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 27. High-danger chances went 8 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 25 of 27 (1.34 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 23 of 29 (-1.77 goals saved above expected).