Great Moments in Blues History
November 29, 2000
The Blues came back from a 5-0 deficit in the third period to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime. It was only the second time a team has come back such a large deficit in the third period to win a game. The Blues scored their six goals in 15 minutes and 27 seconds, making it the fastest time a team has come back from a five-goal deficit in NHL history.
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April 25, 1993
Blues sweep the Chicago Blackhawks four games to none in the first round of the playoffs. Craig Janney scored an overtime goal for the win. It marked the first time the Blues have swept the Hawks in the playoffs.
March 31, 1991
In the final regular season game the Blues were lead by captain Scott Stevens to a 2-1 win over the North Stars. The Victory was the seventh consecutive, as the Blues finished with a 47-22-11 record, second best in franchise history.
February 15, 1990
Hull breaks Wayne Babych's record for the most goals in one season when he netted his 55th goal of the year in a 9-2 Blues home win against the Quebec Nordiques and goalie Greg Millen. Hull went on to break the NHL's record for most goals by a right wing (72) in one season, that year.
March 17, 1988
Brian Sutter scores his 300th NHL goal as the Blues and Minnesota North Stars tied 2-2 in St. Louis. That year was to be Sutter's final season as a player. He went on to coach the team the following year and remains the most successful coach in Blues' history.
January 28, 1988
Bernie Federko records an assist for his 1000th NHL career point. The Blues lost to the Hartford Whalers 5-2 in a game played at the St. Louis Arena.
May 12, 1986
The Monday Night Miracle
Greg Paslawski scored two late third period goals to send Game 6 of the Conference Finals into overtime. But Doug Wickenheiser was the helo, scoring the game winner in overtime to complete arguably the most remarkable comeback in Blues history. Watch
April 14, 1981
The Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins battled in a playoff series deciding game. The Blues won the game in double overtime when checker Mike Crombeen scored. Blues' goaltender Mike Liut and Penguins' goaltender Greg Millen made outstanding saves throughout the game. Watch
February 18, 1976
Garry Unger breaks the NHL's "Iron Man" record (most consecutive games played) against the Los Angeles Kings. He plays in his 631st game and breaks Andy Hebenton's record of 630 consecutive games.
November 7, 1968
Red Berenson scores an amazing six goals as the Blues shutout the Philadelphia Flyers, 8-0 in Philadelphia. Berenson went on to score 35 goal that season to lead the Blues. The NHL record for the most goals in one game (seven) was set by Joe Malone on January 31, 1920.
May 3, 1968
Ron Schock scores a playoff overtime goal at 22:50 for a 2-1 Blues' win over the Minnesota North Stars. The win sent the Blues to the Stanley Cup Finals in only their first season.
October 11, 1967
The franchise's first game. The Blues and Minnesota North Stars played to a 2-2 tie at the St. Louis Arena. The Blues boasted a lineup of veteran players who helped the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals that season. Brothers Barclay and Bob Plager anchored the defense that season.
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Video: The Blues came back from a 5-0 deficit in the third period to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime. It was only the second time a team has come back such a large deficit in the third period to win a game. The Blues scored their six goals in 15 minutes and 27 seconds, making it the fastest time a team has come back from a five-goal deficit in NHL history.
WatchApril 25, 1993
Blues sweep the Chicago Blackhawks four games to none in the first round of the playoffs. Craig Janney scored an overtime goal for the win. It marked the first time the Blues have swept the Hawks in the playoffs.
March 31, 1991
In the final regular season game the Blues were lead by captain Scott Stevens to a 2-1 win over the North Stars. The Victory was the seventh consecutive, as the Blues finished with a 47-22-11 record, second best in franchise history.
February 15, 1990
Hull breaks Wayne Babych's record for the most goals in one season when he netted his 55th goal of the year in a 9-2 Blues home win against the Quebec Nordiques and goalie Greg Millen. Hull went on to break the NHL's record for most goals by a right wing (72) in one season, that year.
March 17, 1988
Brian Sutter scores his 300th NHL goal as the Blues and Minnesota North Stars tied 2-2 in St. Louis. That year was to be Sutter's final season as a player. He went on to coach the team the following year and remains the most successful coach in Blues' history.
January 28, 1988
Bernie Federko records an assist for his 1000th NHL career point. The Blues lost to the Hartford Whalers 5-2 in a game played at the St. Louis Arena.
May 12, 1986
The Monday Night Miracle
Greg Paslawski scored two late third period goals to send Game 6 of the Conference Finals into overtime. But Doug Wickenheiser was the helo, scoring the game winner in overtime to complete arguably the most remarkable comeback in Blues history.
WatchApril 14, 1981
The Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins battled in a playoff series deciding game. The Blues won the game in double overtime when checker Mike Crombeen scored. Blues' goaltender Mike Liut and Penguins' goaltender Greg Millen made outstanding saves throughout the game.
WatchFebruary 18, 1976
Garry Unger breaks the NHL's "Iron Man" record (most consecutive games played) against the Los Angeles Kings. He plays in his 631st game and breaks Andy Hebenton's record of 630 consecutive games.
November 7, 1968
Red Berenson scores an amazing six goals as the Blues shutout the Philadelphia Flyers, 8-0 in Philadelphia. Berenson went on to score 35 goal that season to lead the Blues. The NHL record for the most goals in one game (seven) was set by Joe Malone on January 31, 1920.
May 3, 1968
Ron Schock scores a playoff overtime goal at 22:50 for a 2-1 Blues' win over the Minnesota North Stars. The win sent the Blues to the Stanley Cup Finals in only their first season.
October 11, 1967
The franchise's first game. The Blues and Minnesota North Stars played to a 2-2 tie at the St. Louis Arena. The Blues boasted a lineup of veteran players who helped the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals that season. Brothers Barclay and Bob Plager anchored the defense that season.
