Before the Blues' 3-1 win over the Stars on Saturday night, Blues coach Jim Montgomery was pretty straightforward about what he wanted from his team later that day.
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Photos: Blues top Dallas at Enterprise Center
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Mathieu Joseph (71) and Dallas Stars' Colin Blackwell (15) battle for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Nathan Bastian is checked by 51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Colton Parayko (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker and Stars forward Colin Blackwell (15) chase after a loose puck along the boards during the first period of a game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
Dallas Stars' Nathan Bastian (11) watches as his shot is deflected by 51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson, right, controls the puck as 51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud, left, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Wyatt Johnston (53) in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Blues Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Jake Neighbours (63) in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Nathan Walker in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Adam Erne (73) in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the 51ºÚÁÏ Blues Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud (21) in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Nathan Walker in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) shoots wide of 51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) and Dallas Stars' Lian Bichsel (6) battle for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Jordan Kyrou, center, is congratulated by Matthew Kessel (51) and Mathieu Joseph (71) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Miro Heiskanen (4) passes as 51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud (21) is congratulated by Colton Parayko, left, and Tyler Tucker (75) after scoring during the second period of a game against the Stars on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Jake Neighbours (63) keeps his eye on the puck as Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, right, and Lian Bichsel (6) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Thomas Harley (55) looks to pass as 51ºÚÁÏ Blues' Cam Fowler (17) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dallas Stars' Adam Erne (73) and 51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington keep their eyes on the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Stars' Wyatt Johnston (53) is unable to get off a shot as Blues forward Dylan Holloway (81) defends during the third period of a game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and Colton Parayko celebrate a victory over the Dallas Stars in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and Matthew Kessel (51) celebrate a victory over the Dallas Stars in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in 51ºÚÁÏ. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
