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St. Louis Blues Captain Drops Gloves With Brayden McNabb After Massive Hit
Tonight's showdown is crucial for the St. Louis Blues as they host the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal clash for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The stakes are sky-high, with Vegas holding a four-point lead over St. Louis and an extra game up their sleeve, making this game a potential decider for the Blues' playoff hopes.
The action started fast, with Vegas' rookie Pavel Dorofeyev netting his 11th of the season, putting the Golden Knights ahead early. The Blues then suffered a setback when forward Brandon Saad took a heavy hit from Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb.
In a true display of leadership, Blues captain Brayden Schenn didn't hesitate to stand up for Saad, dropping the gloves with McNabb. The veterans, no strangers to on-ice battles, exchanged heavy blows in what turned out to be an intense fight, highlighting the game's high stakes.
Despite the spirited fight by their captain, the Blues found themselves trailing by a goal at the end of the first period in this must-win game.
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MARS 25 | 66 ANSWERS St. Louis Blues Captain Drops Gloves With Brayden McNabb After Massive Hit Who do you think won this fight? | ||
| Brayden Schenn | 44 | 66.7 % |
| Brayden McNabb | 22 | 33.3 % |
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