Instant Analysis: Blues Open Season By Taking Down Stars 4-0

Hofer pitches 25-save shutout, picks up assist; Snuggerud, Suter each net goal, assist; McTavish scores first goal as a Blue, McMichael gets first St. Louis point; penalty kill 4-for-4 against potent Dallas man advantage; Jiricek good in NHL debut, had potential goal waved off; Toropchenko injured