Arvid Soderblom shone in goal early, making several incredible saves to keep the Chicago Blackhawks ahead against the St. Louis Blues. However, the Blues mounted a comeback late, scoring multiple goals in the final frame. While Soderblom had flashes of superb play, conceding five consecutive goals in the third period meant the Blues secured a remarkable 7-5 win.
Connor Bedard's spectacular "Michigan"-style goal set the tone for the game early. However, the spotlight shifted to Arvid Soderblom's inability to keep the puck out.
The frustration among fans was palpable as the goaltender conceded crucial goals, allowing the Blues to complete their comeback. Fans expressed concern over the Blackhawks' goalkeeping. Questions swirled around the team's plans in net after blowing such a sizeable advantage.
"Arvid Soderblom is the worst goalie I've ever seen," one fan commented.
Blackhawks' Collapse: Arvid Soderblom's Struggle in Net Leads to 7-5 Defeat Against Blues
The St. Louis Blues orchestrated a thrilling comeback, overcoming a 5-2 deficit to ultimately triumph 7-5 over the Chicago Blackhawks. The game kicked off with Robert Thomas putting the Blues on the scoreboard at 3:04 in the first period. However, the Blackhawks swiftly responded as Bedard executed a skillful goal just 45 seconds later, leveling the score at 1-1.
The Blackhawks then surged ahead, with Anthony Beauvillier and Nick Foligno capitalizing on scoring opportunities to establish a 3-1 lead by the end of the second period. Colton Parayko's powerful slap shot narrowed the margin, but Jason Dickinson's well-executed 2-on-1 rush goal extended the Blackhawks' lead to 4-2.
The third period unfolded as a dramatic rollercoaster, with Foligno initially extending the Blackhawks' lead to 5-2. However, the Blues mounted a stunning comeback, led by Brandon Saad, Jake Neighbours, and Jordan Kyrou. They collectively scored within a remarkable 3:13, leveling the score at 5-5.
In a breathtaking finish, Faulk's precise wrist shot at 17:53 completed the Blues' extraordinary comeback. Kyrou sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 18:59, capping off a captivating contest.