Chicago Blackhawks' Lukas Reichel, right, is congratulated by teammate Ryan Greene (20) after scoring as St. Louis Blues' Colton Parayko, center, skates in the background during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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ST. LOUIS — Lukas Reichel had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks pounded the St. Louis Blues 8-3 on Wednesday night for their second straight win.
Connor Bedard had three assists for Chicago, which beat Utah 3-1 on Monday for its first victory of the season. Ilya Mikheyev had a goal and an assist.
The Blackhawks played without captain Nick Foligno, who is taking a leave of absence because his 12-year-old daughter is having follow-up surgery related to her congenital heart disease.
Jake Neighbours, Dylan Holloway and Tyler Tucker scored for St. Louis, which had won two in a row.
Blue goaltender Joel Hofer allowed four goals on 14 shots before he was replaced by Jordan Binnington 8:45 into the second period. Binnington made six saves before ceding the net back to Hofer for the third period. Hofer finished with 15 saves.
St. Louis Blues' Cam Fowler (17) and Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard (98) battle for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Chicago Blackhawks' Ryan Greene (20) is congratulated by Artyom Levshunov (55) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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St. Louis Blues' Nick Bjugstad, right, is unable to score past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) and Chicago Blackhawks' Louis Crevier (46) battle for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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