Photos: Blues pummel the Panthers in South Florida
Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) makes a save against 51ºÚÁÏ Blues center Robert Thomas (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues players celebrate after their goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) allows a goal by 51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Jonatan Berggren (29) chases Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, top left, reacts during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand, left, and 51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart, left, left wing Brad Marchand (63) and 51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (75) try to get control of the puck in front of goaltender Joel Hofer during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Joel Hofer, center, makes a save against Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov, left, makes a save against 51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Jonatan Berggren (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Blues during the second period of a game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) makes a save against Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice gestures against the 51ºÚÁÏ Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues center Robert Thomas (18), defenseman Cam Fowler (17) and defenseman Justin Faulk (72) celebrate after a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Jonatan Berggren (29) and Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) and right wing Mathieu Joseph (71) celebrate after their win over the Florida Panthers in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) celebrates after a win over the Florida Panthers in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) scores against Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) during the third period of a game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
51ºÚÁÏ Blues center Robert Thomas (18) celebrates with teammates after his empty net goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Jake Neighbours (twice), Robert Thomas (twice), Jonatan Berggren and Justin Faulk scored for the Blues, as Joel Hofer made 27 saves.Â
Hear from head coach Jim Montgomery as well as Joel Hofer, Jake Neighbours and Robert Thomas on the Blues' win at Florida on Saturday.
In a 6-2 win over the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, the Blues put together one of their best performances of the season against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.
During the Blues’ 6-2 win over the Panthers on Saturday night, coach Jim Montgomery unsuccessfully challenged for goaltender interference on Florida’s first goal of the evening.
