St. Louis Blues Face New York Islanders in Anticipated Matchup

The St. Louis Blues are set to face the New York Islanders on Thursday, October 17, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The game will commence at 7 p.m. CT and will be available for viewing on Bally Sports and 101 ESPN, with radio coverage on 101 ESPN and the Blues App. Tickets can be purchased online for the matchup.

The Blues, aiming to rebound after a challenging 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, are focusing on turning the page as they host the Islanders. During the Tuesday match, the Blues remained scoreless until Mathieu Joseph, a recent addition to the team, netted his inaugural goal with the franchise, albeit not altering the game’s momentum significantly. Commenting on the defeat, defenseman Justin Faulk remarked on the preventability of the errors made, expressing optimism for quick corrections. “Tonight for sure I think we kind of did it to ourselves… All three goals that probably could have been cleaned up on our end and not put us in that situation,” Faulk stated. “And that’s maybe a positive saying that, that those are the probably easier things to clean up. So hopefully we can regroup quickly.”

The Blues are still seeking their first home victory of the season as they progress into the second of a four-game homestand. On the other side of the rink, the New York Islanders are coming into Thursday’s game on the heels of an impressive 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, earning their first win of the season. The Islanders, now standing at 1-1-1, are ushering in their first full season under head coach Patrick Roy. The team’s notable offseason acquisition includes left winger Anthony Duclair, who has amassed a total of 306 career points during his time with nine different franchises.

The Islanders hope to continue their momentum as Brock Nelson, tied for the team lead in points this season, has been instrumental with his performance in recent games. Nelson contributed significantly to the victory over the Avalanche, scoring twice, including an unassisted shorthanded goal. Last season, Nelson topped the Islanders in goals with 34 and was second in points with a total of 69.

For the St. Louis Blues, newcomer Philip Broberg is drawing attention as he potentially extends his initial performance streak. Broberg has maintained a four-game point streak, with contributions such as a goal scored during the season opener against Seattle and an assist in the recent game against Minnesota. Should Broberg secure a point against the Islanders, he would make a record as the first defenseman to start his tenure with the Blues maintaining a five-game point streak.