Connor McMichael scored an eighth-round shootout goal to give the St. Louis Blues a 1-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Salt Lake City. The loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for the Mammoth.
The game remained scoreless through regulation and overtime. Joel Hofer recorded 29 saves for the Blues, earning his second shutout of the season and 10th overall. Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka stopped 22 shots, marking his second shutout of the season and 10th overall.
The shootout featured several rounds of attempts. After Vincent Trocheck scored for Utah and Jake Neighbours scored for St. Louis in the first round, five subsequent shooters from each team failed to score. In the seventh round, Michael Carcone scored for Utah and Jimmy Snuggerud scored for St. Louis. During the eighth round, Utah's Barrett Hayton missed the net before McMichael secured the win for the Blues.
The overtime period included several near-goals. St. Louis' Philip Broberg hit the crossbar at 2:42, a shot that was initially called a goal before being overturned upon review. Jimmy Snuggerud also hit the right post early in the extra session.
The Blues have won two games in a row following a three-game losing streak. The Mammoth opened a five-game homestand following a 5-3 loss to Vegas on Wednesday night.
The Blues are scheduled to host Florida on Saturday night. The Mammoth will host San Jose on Saturday night.
