The St. Louis Blues faced a heartbreaking end to their season, coming just shy of advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a dramatic Game 7 against the Winnipeg Jets. Leading 2-0 entering the third period, the Blues appeared poised for victory until the Jets staged a remarkable comeback, scoring two late goals to force overtime. Ultimately, Adam Lowry sealed the Blues' fate with a game-winning goal in double overtime, sending St. Louis into an early offseason.

In the wake of the loss, General Manager Doug Armstrong revealed troubling news regarding defenseman Torey Krug. Armstrong stated that Krug's long-standing ankle injury, suffered in September, may force him to retire, marking a significant downturn for the 34-year-old player. Krug has had an illustrious career, including a seven-year contract with the Blues, but the invasive nature of his surgery has left his future uncertain. The Blues will now have to navigate their offseason with this crucial development in mind.