Despite starting the season on opposing ends, the St. Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens will meet in a matchup on October 26 EST night at Bell Centre. With a record of 5-3, the Blues are in third place in the Central Division, while the Canadiens are in last place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 2-4-1.
St. Louis, with their impressive line-up, has been a force to be reckoned with, scoring goals at a rate of three per game. The dynamic duo of Pavel Buchnevich and Jordan Kyrou, with eleven assists and five goals between them, have been the driving force behind this offensive onslaught. Jake Neighbors and Dylan Holloway have also made significant contributions. The Blues’ defence, led by Philip Broberg and Justin Faulk, has been a rock, allowing only 2.63 goals per game.
Despite their current struggles, the Canadiens have a real chance to upset the Blues. Playing at home and with the opportunity to improve their record, they pose an unexpected threat in this clash. Given their history of bouncing back from adversity, a Montreal Canadiens victory seems not just possible, but likely.