St. Louis Blues rookie Jimmy Snuggerud has notched two goals and four assists for six points during his four-game point streak, utilizing his shot and figuring out how to be an offensive force in the NHL.
St. Louis Blues rookie Jimmy Snuggerud may have started the season cold and dealt with a long-term injury, but he’s beginning to piece things together and is finding his stride.
The 21-year-old’s point streak has reached four games, with a pair of those games witnessing him record multiple points. In these last four games, Snuggerud has notched two goals and four assists for six points. He’s utilizing his shot more often, and coach Jim Montgomery is rewarding him with additional ice time.
Snuggerud fired at least two shots on goal in all four games, including firing five on target against the Florida Panthers, when he scored the last-second winner.
His shot is opening up his game. His opponents now fear his shot, which is freeing up avenues for him to be a playmaker, and it’s also creating space for his linemates. Snuggerud has seen plenty of ice time with Dalibor Dvorsky and Brayden Schenn as of late, and they are both going through strong stretches.
In Dvorsky’s last six games, he’s notched two goals and three assists. Schenn has recorded three goals and two assists in his last four games.
Snuggerud recently discussed his strong play, noting his willingness to shoot more and create plays.
“I think it’s just that time of the year, 40-50 games in, just trying to shoot it more often,” Snuggerud said. “I’m trying to get more shots on net when I can. Playing with ‘Schenner’ (who) is a good playmaker, so just trying to shoot it whenever I can.”
“I’m trying to create more,” Snuggerud continued. “I realize I’m a shooter and I score goals, and I need to shoot more than I was towards the beginning of the year. Lately, I’m just trying to get more pucks on net, and the feeling is there, more comfortable doing it.”
With 93 shots in 43 games, the former 23rd overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft is averaging 2.16 shots per game, a number that will likely continue to increase. His shooting percentage is down at just 9.7 percent, but if Snuggerud continues to fire pucks from high-danger areas, that number is bound to increase.
With the offensive tool set and the shooting package he possesses, four-game point streaks will occur all the time as he accumulates more NHL experience.
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