On Thursday night, St. Louis Blues forward Jaden Schwartz scored his first home playoff goal in an emotional moment that brought the crowd to its feet. The goal, which came in the third period of Game 4 against the Dallas Stars, gave the Blues a 3-2 lead and eventually the victory.
Schwartz, who has been with the Blues since being drafted 14th overall in 2010, has been a key contributor to the team’s success over the past several years. He was a key part of the Blues’ Stanley Cup run last season, tallying 12 goals and 14 assists in 26 playoff games.
The goal was especially meaningful for Schwartz, who had been dealing with a lower-body injury for much of the season. He had missed the first three games of the series against the Stars, but returned to action in Game 4. After scoring the goal, he was visibly emotional as he celebrated with his teammates.
The goal was a reminder of Schwartz’s importance to the Blues and how much he means to the team and its fans. It was also a reminder of how much he has overcome this season and how much he has contributed to the team’s success.
The goal was a fitting end to a hard-fought series between two teams that have had a lot of success in recent years. The Blues now move on to face the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the playoffs and will be looking to Schwartz to continue his strong play.
No matter what happens in the playoffs, Jaden Schwartz’s first home playoff goal will be remembered as an emotional moment that brought the crowd to its feet and reminded everyone of his importance to the team.
