Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn scored during a shootout after St. Louis gave up two goals in the final minutes of regulation, and the Blues held on to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Monday.

LAS VEGAS -- The St. Louis Blues recovered after blowing a two-goal lead late in the third period to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in a shootout at T-Mobile Arena on Monday. Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout for St. Louis after Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev scored with Vegas' net empty to force overtime.

Jim Montgomery made it very clear prior to last Thursday's 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames that just because a particular lineup wins a game, or even strings together consecutive wins, that doesn't mean that particular lineup is set in stone for the next game.

In the final 60 seconds of the first and second periods, the St. Louis Blues found the back of the net, sending the Golden Knights to the locker room with their backs against the wall.

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) chase down the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Last-minute goals in first, second were big boosts; 5-on-5 play in third period was textbook despite 5-on-6 breakdowns; played first period with purpose after rough one in Utah

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27), defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) and right wing Alexander Holtz (26) celebrate after a goal by center Brett Howden (21) during the second period

Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn scored during a shootout after St. Louis gave up two goals in the final minutes of regulation, and the Blues held on to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Monday.

Jake Neighbours and Brayden Schenn scored during a shootout to lift the St. Louis Blues past the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Monday