Jake Neighbours scored twice as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2, with Colton Parayko setting up the game-winner and Joel Hofer turning away 27 shots in his season-opening start over Jordan Binnington.

Robert Thomas added a goal and an assist, and Pius Suter also lit the lamp, while Matt Coronato struck twice for Calgary. Dustin Wolf made 24 saves in a busy night for the Flames’ netminder as Calgary dropped to 1-2-0 despite a spirited effort.

Calgary’s offense was hampered by Jonathan Huberdeau’s undisclosed injury absence, and Calgary’s power play remained quiet. The Blues surged in the second and rode Neighbours’ drought-ending marker to a pivotal win. Next up, St. Louis visits Vancouver, while Calgary hosts Vegas in a quick back-to-back.