Brief
Blues blank Stars 4-0 as McTavish scores 94 seconds into debut
Mason McTavish scored within two minutes of his Blues debut as St. Louis posted a shutout win over Dallas.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mason McTavish scored 94 seconds into his first game with the St. Louis Blues, helping the team to a 4-0 season‑opening victory over the Dallas Stars in Dallas on Friday night.
What happened
Joel Hofer recorded his ninth career shutout, stopping all 25 shots he faced. The Blues added goals from Dalibor Dvorsky in the second period and empty‑netters Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter in the final minutes. Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 20 shots, falling short after a mishap with teammate Roope Hintz.
What the reports add
The Associated Press noted that the win ended Dallas's six‑game winning streak, the longest active streak in the NHL, and marked the Stars' first home‑opener shutout since the 1993‑94 season. It also highlighted that McTavish’s goal was the fifth‑quickest season‑opener start in Blues franchise history.
What was said
The AP quoted no individual remarks, but reported that Blues defenseman Brandon Carlo received a game misconduct for a kneeing penalty early in the third period, and that forward Alexey Toropchenko left with an apparent right‑shoulder injury after contact with Lian Bichsel and Tyler Seguin.
How it came about
McTavish was acquired from Anaheim in June for two first‑round picks. His rapid scoring debut follows a trade that was expected to boost St. Louis’s offensive depth.
Key facts
- Mason McTavish scored 94 seconds into his Blues debut. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- St. Louis Blues won 4-0 over Dallas Stars. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Goalie Joel Hofer recorded his ninth career shutout. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Mason McTavish scores right away in Blues debut in a 4-0 opening-night win over Stars”
