Worthy: Enough already, the real Blues need to show themselves and pull it together
The Utah Mammoth came to town riding a four-game win streak and proceeded to swiftly and firmly present a foot to the collective butts of the Blues in the first period — heck the first eight minutes — Thursday night. That loud THWACK had to echo all the way to Maryland Heights.
Despite that and amid the fourth loss (including one overtime loss) on home ice in five games, the Blues showed that the hockey team we’ve been looking for exists somewhere in there.
Blues defenseman Cam Fowler, left, helps goalie Jordan Binnington fend off a scoring chance by Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka in the second period Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
Blues starting goalie Joel Hofer leaves the ice early in the first period after the Utah Mammoth went up 3 goals Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
The 51ºÚÁÏ’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to 51ºÚÁÏ as a broadcaster with Los Angeles.
Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and defenseman Tyler Tucker react after giving up a third-period goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
Blues associate coach Steve Ott, center, goes over the game plan after pulling the goalie, as head coach Jim Montgomery, upper left, stands by in the third period Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
Photos: Blues give up four goals early to the Utah Mammoth, lose 7-4, at Enterprise
Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and defenseman Tyler Tucker react after giving up a third-period goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues head coach Jim Montgomery gestures to the referee on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, and subsequently got penalties called in the second period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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At least two skirmishes break out between the 51ºÚÁÏ Blues and the Utah Mammoth in the second period on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich, right, gets a pass from center Robert Thomas to score a goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, as Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka loses his mask in the second period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Mathieu Joseph has a possible fast break broken up on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, by Utah Mammoth defensive Nate Schmidt in the first period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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Blues starting goalie Joel Hofer leaves the ice early in the first period after the Utah Mammoth went up 3 goals Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington gives up a third-period power-play goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, to Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz as teammates Justin Faulk and Tyler Tucker in a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Philip Broberg, right, watches his shot get past Utah Mammoth goalie Karev Vejmeka on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is congratulated by teammates on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, after scoring a goal in the third period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Jake Neighbours is pressured by Utah Mammoth players, left to right, Kevin Stenlund, Brandon Tanev and Andrew Agozzino on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, comes between Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka left, and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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Blues associate coach Steve Ott, center, goes over the game plan after pulling the goalie, as head coach Jim Montgomery, upper left, stands by in the third period Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington blocks a shot on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues center Robert Thomas lets the puck get away from him on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, as Utah Mammoth players Mikhail Sergachev and Barrett Hayton regain possession in the second period of a game at Enterprise Center.
The 51ºÚÁÏ’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to 51ºÚÁÏ as a broadcaster with Los Angeles.
A slow start again doomed the Blues during a 7-4 loss to the Mammoth on Thursday night at Enterprise Center.
The Blues fell behind 4-0 in the first period, a hole big enough to withstand a Blues rally in the final 40 minutes against visiting Utah. The loss was the Blues' third one on a four-game home stand, and dropped them to 3-3-1 on the season.
Photos: Blues give up four goals early to the Utah Mammoth, lose 7-4, at Enterprise
Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and defenseman Tyler Tucker react after giving up a third-period goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues head coach Jim Montgomery gestures to the referee on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, and subsequently got penalties called in the second period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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At least two skirmishes break out between the 51ºÚÁÏ Blues and the Utah Mammoth in the second period on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich, right, gets a pass from center Robert Thomas to score a goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, as Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka loses his mask in the second period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Mathieu Joseph has a possible fast break broken up on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, by Utah Mammoth defensive Nate Schmidt in the first period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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Blues starting goalie Joel Hofer leaves the ice early in the first period after the Utah Mammoth went up 3 goals Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington gives up a third-period power-play goal on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, to Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz as teammates Justin Faulk and Tyler Tucker in a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Philip Broberg, right, watches his shot get past Utah Mammoth goalie Karev Vejmeka on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is congratulated by teammates on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, after scoring a goal in the third period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Jake Neighbours is pressured by Utah Mammoth players, left to right, Kevin Stenlund, Brandon Tanev and Andrew Agozzino on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, comes between Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka left, and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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Blues associate coach Steve Ott, center, goes over the game plan after pulling the goalie, as head coach Jim Montgomery, upper left, stands by in the third period Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington blocks a shot on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, in the third period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues center Robert Thomas lets the puck get away from him on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, as Utah Mammoth players Mikhail Sergachev and Barrett Hayton regain possession in the second period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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Here's what Blues coach Jim Montgomery, players had to say after another home loss
The Blues lost again at home Thursday, falling 7-4 to the Utah Mammoth to continue a sluggish start at Enterprise Center.
Here's what Jim Montgomery, Pavel Buchnevich, Pius Suter and Nathan Walker had to say about what's ailing the Blues.
The Blues' Pius Suter speaks with the media on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, after a home loss to Utah. (Video courtesy 51ºÚÁÏ Blues)
DeFranks' chat: How do the Blues respond to Jim Montgomery's sharp criticism?
Get your questions ready and join in at 1 p.m. Wednesday for our weekly Blues chat.
Matthew DeFranks: Good afternoon. The Blues are 3-2-1, on pace for 96 points. They finish up a home stand tomorrow against Utah. Let's get to your questions.
Hochman: ‘Really heartwarming.’ Broadcaster John Kelly is honored at Blues game
Former Blues announcer John Kelly is shown on the video board Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, and acknowledged by fans during a game against the Kings at Enterprise Center. The game was Kelly's first return to 51ºÚÁÏ since being let go by the Blues and taking the same job with the Kings.
The 51ºÚÁÏ’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to 51ºÚÁÏ as a broadcaster with Los Angeles.
At 6:37 p.m. Tuesday, John Kelly walked alone through the familiar Dan Kelly Memorial Press Box to an unfamiliar destination: the visiting team’s broadcast booth.
This was his new office in 51ºÚÁÏ, for a night anyway.
Longtime Blues broadcaster John Kelly, who returned to 51ºÚÁÏ as the Kings' broadcaster, calls the game with the banner of his late father, Dan, also a broadcaster, hanging in front of him in the rafters.
In today’s 10 AM “Ten Hochman†video, Ben Hochman discusses the upcoming World Series and the excitement about the Toronto Blue Jays! Plus, a happy birthday shoutout to Glen Powell! And as always, Hochman picks a random Cards card out of the hat!
In today’s 10 AM “Ten Hochman†video, Ben Hochman discusses the upcoming World Series and the excitement about the Toronto Blue Jays! Plus, a happy birthday shoutout to Glen Powell! And as always, Hochman picks a random Cards card out of the hat!
Blues goalie Jordan Binnington is behind the game-winning shot by Kings right wing Adrian Kempe on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in overtime of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is escorted off the ice on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, after a fight with Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott in the second period a game at Enterprise Center.
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Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott and 51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker square off on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the second period a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud reaches for control from a prone position on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the first period a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington makes a glove save on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the second period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center.
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Former Blues announcer John Kelly is shown on the video board Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, and acknowledged by fans during a game against the Kings at Enterprise Center. The game was Kelly's first return to 51ºÚÁÏ since being let go by the Blues and taking the same job with the Kings.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues center Nick, Bjugstad tries to get around Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, as Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper in the first period a game at Enterprise Center.
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Blues forward Jordan Kyrou collects the puck from prone Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper fends off an attack by 51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Alexandre Texier on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the first period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington stops a shot by Los Angeles Kings left wing Andrei Kuzmenko on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson squeezes out 51ºÚÁÏ Blues left wing Nathan Walker on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the second period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Justin Faulk is congratulated by teammates on the bench on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, after scoring a goal in the third period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues head coach Jim Montgomery talks to staff on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the second period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker advances the puck on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center.
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Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe looks to pass against 51ºÚÁÏ Blues right wing Joseph Mathieu on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the first period of a game at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues, left to right, Justin Faulk, Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas have a brief conference on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2025, before a face off in the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center.
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51ºÚÁÏ Blues goalie Jordan Binnington eyes the puck as he makes a glove save on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025, in the second period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center.
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Q&A: John Kelly on his favorite Blues goal to call, hearing from Brayden Schenn after ouster
The 51ºÚÁÏ’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to 51ºÚÁÏ as a broadcaster with Los Angeles.
John Kelly saw a lot of Blues hockey during his 21 years as a broadcaster in 51ºÚÁÏ.
On a recent appearance on the “Net Front Presence†podcast, Kelly detailed some of the moments that he remembers most, and other topics on his move to Los Angeles, plus hearing from Blues players over the summer when he was not brought back by the organization.
