Grigorenko ends Blues’ sensational shutout streak at 258 minutes

It had to end some time.

The St. Louis Blues reeled off four straight shutouts, with three going to Brian Elliott and one via Jake Allen. Their franchise-record run ended tonight, however, as Mikhail Grigorenko scored on a nice series of passes by Tyson Barrie and Mikkel Boedker.

The NHL tweeted that the Blues’ franchise-record streak lasted 258:29. It’s also the first time they’ve allowed an even-strength goal in what feels like ages.

Mikhail Grigorenko's goal for the @Avalanche ended the @StLouisBlues' franchise-record shutout streak at 258:29 (dating to March 16).

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2016

Don’t be too sad …

When your shutout streak ends pic.twitter.com/9hwKNIarY6

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) March 30, 2016

… Because the Blues aim to begin a new one.

The Blues’ shutout streak ends at 258 minutes and 29 seconds. Elliott’s streak had reached 198:12. Time to start a new one. #stlblues

— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 30, 2016

(Hey, technically Jake Allen still has one going, right?)

Take a breath, @BrianBoucher33. Your record is safe. #NHLonNBC pic.twitter.com/dMK79qxsdd

— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) March 30, 2016