Perron scores amazing goal in 4-1 win over the Islanders

After beating Phoenix in overtime on Thursday, the Blues had to prove that they could finally string a couple of wins together on home ice. They did just that in a solid, 4-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday night.

New York actually scored first – Josh Bailey snapped a quick wrister past Mason five minutes into the first period, but it was all the offense the Islanders would see. Blues forward Patrik Berglund scored his first goal in thirteen games. His offense had just completely fallen off the map as of late, and it was great to see him start to produce again.

David Perron continues to impress, and this goal he scored against the Islanders is one of the best I’ve seen all year. Even defense-first-coach Andy Murray was impressed by the move Perron put on (which actually was the #2 top play on Sportscenter Saturday night):

“I saw it in a preseason game his very first year, which kind of convinced us maybe he could play in this league right away,” Murray said.

He’s really beginning to showcase his potential, and this offensive streak is coming at the right time. Despite the two back-to-back wins, this team is still struggling to find consistent offense, and Perron is leading this team in goals, with nine on the year so far. Last season, many fans were throwing Perron under the bus – they said he was too soft, and he would never fit into the system Murray had instituted in St.Louis. He’s still got a ways to go, but he has the potential to become one of the best forwards in the league.

The Blues will end a six-game homestand against Boston on Monday night, going 3-2 so far in this five game stretch. The Blues need another win to make up more ground in the highly competitive Central Division.