Thomas Torches Wild in Blues Return

Robert Thomas wastes no time shaking off 13 games sidelined by injury and personal leave, jumping back on the Blues' top line and dictating play against Minnesota. He touches all three goals in a gritty 3-1 win, including that empty-net dagger with 25 seconds left after winning the draw. With trade whispers swirling around St. Louis' shaky season, this performance reminds every GM why No. 1 centers like him don't grow on trees.