The Blues’ Best Players of December 2025

December didn’t flatter the St. Louis Blues. As a team, they finished the month with a 6‑8‑1 record, ranked 29th in goals per game (2.20), 31st in goals against per game (3.47), and posted a bottom‑five power play (12.8%). They generated the fewest shots per game in the NHL (23.9) and allowed nearly 30 against. In short: this was not a month where team structure carried the roster.

And yet, several players did rise above the environment. December revealed a clear hierarchy — who drove the team, who stabilized it, and who quietly took meaningful steps forward despite the turbulence.

Here are the Blues’ top performers from December 1–31.

Robert Thomas — The Team’s Most Important Forward

15 GP | 5 G | 8 A | 13 P | -2 | 56.1% FO | 19:13 TOI

Thomas led the Blues in scoring during a month when offense was scarce league‑wide and nearly nonexistent in St. Louis. The Blues finished 29th in goals per game, yet Thomas still produced at a near point‑per‑game pace while driving the only consistently dangerous line the team had.

His faceoff work remained elite, his even‑strength playmaking was the engine of the offense, and his ability to stabilize shifting line combinations was invaluable. Even with the late‑month dip in plus/minus, Thomas was the Blues’ most impactful forward by a wide margin.

Joel Hofer — One of the NHL’s Strongest December Goaltenders

10 GP | .926 Sv% | 2.20 GAA | 1 SO | 271 SA

• Top ~12 in save percentage (.926)

• Top ~12 in GAA (2.20)

• Top‑five in shots faced among goalies in his performance tier

• Starter‑level workload (544:54 TOI)

And he did this behind a team that ranked 31st in goals against per game and allowed nearly 30 shots per night.

Hofer didn’t just give the Blues good goaltending, he gave them elite goaltending in a bottom‑tier defensive environment. He was one of the few reasons the Blues remained competitive in several games they had no business being in.

Pavel Buchnevich — Productive and Steady

15 GP | 4 G | 6 A | 10 P | 0 | 18:34 TOI

Buchnevich finished second on the team in scoring and was one of the few forwards who consistently tilted the ice in the right direction. On a team that ranked 29th in scoring and struggled to generate shots, his ability to create offense at both even strength and on the power play was essential.

He didn’t dominate, but he was consistently effective and in a month like this one, that reliability mattered.

Jake Neighbours — Predictable and Repeatable

15 GP | 4 G | 4 A | 8 P | -5 | 15:53 TOI

Neighbours didn’t take a leap in December, rather he continued to produce at the level he established last season. He remains on pace for roughly 25 goals and low‑40s points, nearly identical to his 24‑goal, 46‑point campaign in 2024–25.

His scoring touch, physical engagement, and even‑strength impact are now predictable strengths. December wasn’t a breakout by any means, but was confirmation that Neighbours is a dependable, goal‑driving middle‑six winger who can produce even when the team around him struggles to generate offense.

Justin Faulk — The Blues’ Most (Offensively) Impactful Defenseman

15 GP | 4 G | 3 A | 7 P | -1 | 22:04 TOI | 3 GWG

Faulk was the only Blues defenseman who consistently pushed offense, and he did it while logging heavy minutes on a blue line that struggled collectively. His three game‑winning goals were massive, and his ability to generate offense from the back end stood out in a month where the team scored just 33 goals total.

Even with the slight dip in plus/minus, Faulk’s overall impact remained significant — he was the clear No. 1 offensive defenseman for December.

Honorable Mentions

Philip Broberg 

15 GP | 0 G | 3 A | 3 P | -1 | 22:50 TOI

Broberg led the team in ice time for the month,  a major vote of confidence from the coaching staff. On a team that allowed the second‑most goals per game in the league, Broberg held his own, logged tough defensive assignments, and chipped in three even‑strength assists. His month won’t jump off the page statistically, but his usage and steadiness matter.

Brayden Schenn

15 GP | 4 G | 3 A | 7 P | -5 | 53.6% FO

Schenn’s defensive results were rough, but his offensive contributions and faceoff work were meaningful. He provided timely scoring and veteran presence during a month where the middle six needed structure.

Jonatan Berggren

6 GP | 2 G | 2 A | 4 P | +1

Berggren made the most of his limited usage. His offensive instincts and finishing touch stood out, and he continues to look like a player who deserves more opportunity.

Otto Stenberg 

7 GP | 0 G | 4 A | +3

For a 19‑year‑old getting sheltered minutes, Stenberg’s playmaking and poise were impressive. He didn’t just survive — he contributed.

Dalibor Dvorsky 

15 GP | 3 G | 2 A | 5 P | -3 | 14:08 TOI

Dvorsky’s production was modest but meaningful. His even‑strength scoring and flashes of creativity were encouraging signs for a young player still finding his footing.

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