The St. Louis Blues are on the brink of a pivotal trade deadline, currently five points away from a wildcard playoff spot. With one week to go until the March 7 deadline, they may shift into seller mode, creating buzz around potential trades involving key players like Jordan Binnington, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Kyrou, among others.

Binnington's impressive performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off has pushed him into trade discussions, with a 17-19-4 record this season. Buchnevich has a lucrative contract extension coming, making him a prime candidate for teams looking to bolster their offense. Kyrou, meanwhile, is one of the Blues' top forwards but faces a no-trade clause starting next season, increasing urgency for a move.

Brayden Schenn is also in the spotlight, known for his leadership and physical play, while Colton Parayko’s defensive prowess makes him an attractive option for playoff contenders. The dynamics of these potential trades will heavily influence both the Blues' future and the playoff landscape.

In a thrilling matchup during the 4 Nations Face-Off, Team USA faced off against Canada, igniting emotions with three fights in the first nine seconds of play. The opening faceoff saw Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers drop the gloves with fellow NHL player Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking the fastest fight to start an international NHL game. The intensity continued as Brady Tkachuk clashed with Sam Bennett, while J.T. Miller took on Colton Parayko shortly after.

Canada's coach, Jon Cooper, alluded to the long-awaited nature of this rivalry, emphasizing it was not merely an exhibition but a fierce contest of talent. With the backdrop of recent political tensions between the U.S. and Canada, the atmosphere was charged, evident in the booing of the U.S. national anthem by Canadian fans. Despite this, Team USA pushed for victory, looking to secure a spot in the championship game.

Connor Brown secured a thrilling victory for the Edmonton Oilers, scoring a dramatic overtime goal to seal a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. This victory marked the Oilers' fourth win in their last six games, with superstar Connor McDavid contributing a goal and two assists. Leon Draisaitl also shined, netting one goal and providing crucial support. In a tight contest, the Blues struggled, suffering their fifth loss in six matches despite goals from Jordan Kyrou and Colton Parayko. Goaltender Jordan Binnington faced a barrage of shots, making 35 saves but ultimately could not prevent the Oilers' offense from breaking through.

Edmonton's momentum surged as McDavid opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the second period. However, the Blues responded with a power-play equalizer from Kyrou in the third period. Parayko then gave St. Louis a brief lead, but Draisaitl's late goal sent the game into overtime. Brown's decisive one-timer from McDavid in the extra period delivered the win, underscoring the Oilers' determination and resilience.

In a thrilling overtime match, Connor Brown netted the decisive goal to secure a 3-2 victory for the Edmonton Oilers against the St. Louis Blues. Connor McDavid shone with a goal and two assists, while Leon Draisaitl contributed with a goal and an assist.

The Oilers took an early advantage with McDavid's power play goal in the second period, but the Blues fought back as Jordan Kyrou and Colton Parayko scored to briefly hold the lead. However, Draisaitl’s late game-tying goal set the stage for Brown’s overtime heroics.

Stuart Skinner made a significant impact in goal for Edmonton, making 20 saves, while Jordan Binnington stopped 35 shots for St. Louis, which has struggled recently, marking their fifth loss in six games.