Blues' Young Guns Shine in Final March Week

0:00It's March 23rd. You're listening to NHL News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The St. Louis Blues are heading into the final full week of March, with the regular season winding down and no playoffs in sight. They wrapped up a three-game road trip with a record of one win, one loss, and one tie. Standout performances from key players kept things interesting despite the tough stretch. Jordan Bennington saw action in two of those games. He struggled early against the Winnipeg Jets in a close three-to-two loss, but bounced back with solid stops to help secure a three-to-one win over. The Vancouver Canucks Meanwhile, Logan Mayu stepped up big on defense, logging heavy minutes on the top pair, and picking up three assists across the trip while staying. Plus one. Dylan Holloway led the way offensively, scoring two goals and adding an assist to fuel the top line with Robert Thomas and Jordan Cairo. The 24-year-old now has 15 goals in 46 games this season, putting him on pace for 26 if he stays healthy through all.

1:0182. His surge since the Olympics has fans thinking long-term. Logan Mayu has turned this season around too, showing promise as a future piece after more ice time post-trade. The blues see real potential in these young guys building momentum. The team heads home for a three-game stand starting Tuesday against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington capitals. It could be a last chance to see the great eight in action, and a win there would cap the home stand nicely as they chase improvements into the off season.