The St. Louis Blues emerged victorious against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night, securing a 4-3 win in a tightly contested match. The game, played at the Bell Centre in Montreal, showcased a resilient Blues squad that capitalized on key opportunities to secure their second consecutive victory on their road trip. Here are three takeaways from the game:

Schenn's Stellar Performance

Blues captain Brayden Schenn led the charge, scoring two goals and providing an assist. Schenn's performance was instrumental in the Blues' offensive success, as he jumpstarted the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period and sealed the win with his second goal in the third. His leadership and offensive contributions were pivotal in securing the victory for St. Louis. Dylan Holloway contributed a goal and two assists.

Seizing the Moment in the Second Period

The second period proved to be the turning point of the game, as the Blues scored two goals within a mere 39 seconds to take the lead. Dylan Holloway started the scoring spree, followed quickly by Pavel Buchnevich. These quickfire goals shifted the momentum of the game, putting the Canadiens on the back foot and ultimately proving to be the difference. The Blues capitalized on defensive lapses by the Canadiens, showcasing their ability to strike quickly and efficiently.

Binnington's Solid Netminding

Jordan Binnington's performance in goal was crucial for the Blues, as he stopped 23 of 26 shots. While not his best outing, Binnington made key saves, especially in the final moments of the game, to deny the Canadiens' comeback attempts. Despite allowing two goals in the first period, he remained composed and provided the stability needed for the Blues to secure the win.

The Canadiens showcased their offensive capabilities, with goals from Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield, and Noah Dobson. Caufield also extended his point streak to 11 games. However, Jakub Dobes, making his second start in 24 hours, faced a tough challenge and allowed four goals on 18 shots. Ultimately, the Blues' ability to capitalize on key moments and Binnington's stability in goal proved to be the difference-makers in this tightly contested match. The Blues will face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, while the Canadiens will host the Tampa Bay Lightning.