In a dominant performance, the St. Louis Blues secured a 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, marking an impressive shutout led by goaltender Joel Hofer, who made 28 saves. Mathieu Joseph contributed to the win with a short-handed goal, highlighting his standout performance. This win comes as the Blues ended a road losing streak, while the Sabres struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, suffering their third shutout of the season. The game showcased the challenges faced by the Sabres at both ends of the ice, which has raised concerns about their ability to finish games strongly.