Penguins Face Blues in Key NHL Matchup Tonight

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Penguins are preparing to take on the St. Louis Blues tonight at PPG Paints Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 7 PM ET. Fans can catch the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh and listen on 105.9 the X or the Penguins app.

This matchup features two teams with different trajectories this season. The Penguins hold a record of 6-2-1, while the Blues sit at 3-4-1 in the Central Division. Historically, the Penguins have dominated the Blues, boasting a 7-1-1 record in their last nine meetings and winning five straight at home since December 2019.

Recent developments for both teams add complexity to the game. The Penguins announced that forward Rickard Rakell successfully underwent surgery on his left hand, which will sideline him for six to eight weeks. In contrast, Pittsburgh’s goaltender Tristan Jarry has excelled against St. Louis, posting a 7-1-1 record with a 2.35 goals-against average.

Fueling the Penguins’ offense, Evgeni Malkin has been on fire with 23 points in 24 career games against the Blues, while captain Sidney Crosby is just two points shy of 1,700 in his career. Bryan Rust has also made a significant impact with 18 points in his last 11 games against St. Louis.

The Blues are looking to bounce back after a tough 6-4 loss against the Detroit Red Wings, during which they gave up a 4-0 lead. Coach Drew Bannister emphasized the need for sharper defensive play. St. Louis has struggled defensively, allowing an average of five goals per game in their last three outings.

Jake Neighbours and Bryan Rust are two players to watch. Neighbours has performed well against the Penguins, and Rust has a proven track record against the Blues. With both teams eager to improve their standings, tonight’s game promises to be an intense battle.

Following this matchup, the Penguins will travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers on October 28, while the Blues will look to regroup in their next game against the Red Wings.