Blues beat Mammoth 1-0 in eight-round shootout

The St. Louis Blues beat the Utah Mammoth 1-0 in an eight-round shootout Thursday, with Connor McMichael scoring the decisive goal. Goaltenders Joel Hofer and Karel Vejmelka each recorded a shutout in regulation and overtime, making 29 and 22 saves, respectively. St. Louis also had an apparent goal in the second period overturned for offside and a purported overtime winner waved off after review showed the puck hit the crossbar. The win was the Blues’ second straight, while Utah’s losing streak reached four games.