The story

The Blackhawks beat the Blues 8-3, and the chances agreed: 3.6 expected goals to 2.6. Colton Parayko had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Three points for Lukas Reichel: two goals and one assist.

• Colton ParaykoVolume

  Colton Parayko had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Five got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 4.0 attempts a game. The Blues lost 8-3 to the Blackhawks.

• Lukas ReichelBig night

  Three points for Lukas Reichel: two goals and one assist. He has 2 goals this season. He played 13:11 and had five shots on goal. It finished 8-3 for the Blackhawks.

• Connor BedardBig night

  Three points for Connor Bedard: three assists. He has 6 points in 5 games this season. He played 18:57 and had one shot on goal. The Blackhawks beat the Blues 8-3.

• Joel HoferRough night

  Joel Hofer allowed 7 goals on shots worth 2.6 expected goals. That is 4.4 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Blues lost 8-3 to the Blackhawks.

• Jake NeighboursStreak

  Jake Neighbours has scored in 3 straight games. He has 4 goals this season. He played 13:38 and had one shot on goal. The Blues lost 8-3 to the Blackhawks.

• Jason DickinsonDrought over

  Jason Dickinson scored for the first time in 27 games. That was his first goal of the season. He played 16:39 and had two shots on goal. It finished 8-3 for the Blackhawks.