Jake Neighbours had multiple prime scoring chances during Sunday’s 3-1 St. Louis Blues win over the Colorado Avalanche but couldn’t convert, running his goalless streak to 10 games, the third-longest in his career.
St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery complimented forward Jake Neighbours' skills and "infectious" smile. (Video courtesy of St. Louis Blues)
St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours has had a decent season overall. In 60 games, the 2020 first-round pick has 15 goals and 29 points. This was after the Blues winger set new career highs with 27 goals and 39 points in 77 games this past season.
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The Blues won 35 of 53 face-offs in the game, or a whopping 66 percent, led by Radek Faksa (eight of 11, 73 percent), Schenn (seven of 10, 70 percent), Thomas (13 of 21, 62 percent) and Oskar Sundqvist (six of 10, 60 percent). Nathan Walker also won a draw.
ST. LOUIS — Zack Bolduc ... each had a goal and two assists for the Blues, who won their fifth straight against the Kraken. Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours each had a goal and an assist ...