The NHL's rookie class of 2024-2025 showcased remarkable talent with contenders for the Calder Trophy, notably Lane Hutson, Dustin Wolf, and Macklin Celebrini. Hutson, a 5'9" defenseman, excelled with 66 points and is poised to be a top fantasy draft pick next season. Wolf, now the Flames' starting goalie after the trade of Jacob Markstrom, delivered a solid performance with a .910 save percentage. Celebrini's potential as a point-per-game player shines despite playing for a struggling Sharks team. Emerging talents like Will Smith, Matvei Michkov, and Cutter Gauthier also promise to make significant impacts in their fantasy value.

The St. Louis Blues have embraced a quirky good luck charm named Jobu, a replica doll inspired by the 1989 film "Major League." Since its introduction in late February, the Blues have gone on an impressive run, including a franchise-record 12-game winning streak, propelling them into playoff contention. Players like Zack Bolduc and Pavel Buchnevich have acknowledged Jobu's influential presence in the locker room, with Jobu even receiving his own locker. Goalie Jordan Binnington claimed Jobu has the ability to motivate the team, mentioning a pivotal moment during a recent game where his spirit sparked a comeback. With a midseason coaching change and a playoff berth on the line, this lighthearted rallying cry echoes the team's previous success with the song "Gloria" during their 2019 Cup run.

The St. Louis Blues dominated the Chicago Blackhawks with a decisive 4-1 victory, highlighted by Alexey Toropchenko's impressive goal and assist. Goalie Joel Hofer continued his stellar form, making 26 saves to enhance his record to 4-0-1 over the last five contests. This victory marked the Blues' fifth consecutive win, consolidating their position in the Western Conference's wild-card race.

The Blues struck first with Robert Thomas's goal in the second period, followed by Toropchenko extending the lead. Despite Ilya Mikheyev's short-handed goal for Chicago, the Blues sealed their win with two more goals in the final period from Nathan Walker and Zach Bolduc. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, faced their seventh consecutive loss, maintaining their last place in the Central Division.

Matthew Tkachuk delivered a stunning performance, netting the game-winning goal with just 12 seconds remaining, leading the Florida Panthers to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Tkachuk, who also contributed an assist, has now extended his scoring streak to five games, amassing six goals and five assists during this period.

The Panthers have found their rhythm, winning four of their last five games, bolstered by solid goaltending from Spencer Knight, who made 20 saves. Meanwhile, the Blues, despite a goal and an assist from Zack Bolduc and another score from Oskar Sundqvist, have now lost six of their last seven games, leaving them in a precarious situation as they head into their next match.