Tuesday night was a special one in St. Louis as the Blues welcomed the New York Islanders, marking Brayden Schenn's first return since his trade last week. Schenn, a key figure in the Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup triumph, had some choice words for the Blues' management before the game, adding a bit of spice to the reunion.
St. Louis loves Brayden Schenn (and Brayden Schenn loves St. Louis) 💙 pic.twitter.com/MOtTl2MWZC
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 11, 2026
The Blues paid tribute to their former captain with a heartfelt video during the first timeout, stirring up emotions both on the ice and in the stands. The fans responded with a thunderous ovation, acknowledging Schenn's nine impactful seasons in St.
Louis. After the game, Schenn reflected on the moment, sharing his feelings with Lou Korac of NHL.com.
“It was a pretty emotional night,” Schenn admitted. “Driving into the rink today got me a little bit.
The fans and the organization have always been so good to me. It’s been a whirlwind since the trade, and the emotions were running high.”
Schenn's journey to the Blues began with a trade from the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2017 NHL Draft. While he returned to Philly in 2018, this homecoming felt different, happening so soon after his departure from St. Louis.
On the ice, the Blues jumped to an early lead with a goal from Philip Broberg and extended it to 3-0 midway through the second period. However, the Islanders mounted a comeback, tying the game in the third and pushing it to overtime. Schenn played a pivotal role, assisting on Mathew Barzal’s game-winning goal, sealing the victory for the Islanders.
The overtime loss leaves the Blues at 25-29-10, sitting in seventh place in the Central Division. Meanwhile, Schenn’s Islanders are cruising at 37-23-5, holding third place in the Metropolitan Division and eyeing a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Schenn's return was a reminder of his legacy in St. Louis, even as he helps propel the Islanders toward postseason success.