St. Louis leads Boston at the second intermission despite facing more shots and hits.
The Blues lead the Bruins 3–1 at the second intermission, though Boston holds an 18–16 edge in shots. Robert Thomas has a goal and an assist for two points, with two shots and a plus-1, while Philip Broberg has a goal and an assist, one shot and an even rating. Jimmy Snuggerud added a power-play goal, and Boston’s James Hagens has one goal on one shot; Blues forward Mason McTavish leads all skaters with five shots but no points. Joel Hofer has stopped 17 of 18 shots for a .944 save percentage, while Jeremy Swayman has made 13 saves on 16 shots for a .813 mark. Boston also leads 20–11 in hits, but Hofer’s 17 saves have helped St. Louis protect its two-goal advantage.
Key Performers
Robert Thomas, Blues: 1G, 1A, 2P, 2 SOG, +1 Joel Hofer, Blues: 17 saves on 18 shots, .944 SV% Jeremy Swayman, Bruins: 13 saves on 16 shots, .813 SV%