The St. Louis Blues lost to Colorado in the 2022 playoffs on May 27, 4-2 in Round 2. Nathan MacKinnon’s hat-trick in Game 5 sank the 2019 champs. The 5-4 loss at home ended a gritty series. Jordan Binnington’s injury in Game 3 hurt bad. Fans at Enterprise Center rued a missed shot. The Avalanche rolled on.
The series began with a 3-2 OT win for St. Louis. Colorado’s speed took over, winning three straight after. David Perron’s 2 goals in Game 5 weren’t enough. Cale Makar’s playmaking shredded the Blues’ D. Ville Husso couldn’t match Binnington’s spark. The Avs’ depth was too much.
St. Louis’ 49-22-11 season had promised a deep run. Their 2019 Cup glow faded against Colorado’s rise. Fans chanted for one more rally, but it died. The Avalanche’s 2022 Cup win followed this scalp. The Blues’ physicality met its match. Round 2 was their wall.
Post-loss, St. Louis eyed a 2023 rebound, core intact. Colorado’s title proved their sweep wasn’t luck. The 2022 exit stung 2019’s heroes. Fans clung to Perron’s fight as hope. The Blues reset for another swing. The Avalanche stole their thunder.
