St. Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens: NHL Preview and Predictions for October 26

The St. Louis Blues are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens in an exciting NHL matchup on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on various channels including ESPN+, Fan Duel Sports Midwest, SN1, CityTV, and TVAS.

The Blues, currently standing at 5-3, are coming off a recent victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jordan Binnington is expected to start in goal for St. Louis. Despite being without key player Robert Thomas due to a lower-body injury, the Blues have managed to adapt well. Jordan Kyrou leads the team with nine points, while several players are tied for the team lead in goals with three each.

The Montreal Canadiens, with a record of 2-4-1, are looking to break a four-game losing streak. Sam Montembeault has been confirmed as the starter for Montreal. The Canadiens are dealing with several injuries but are counting on Cole Caufield, who leads the team with six goals, and captain Nick Suzuki, who is tied with Caufield in points with seven.

Given the current form and injury situations of both teams, predictions favor the Blues to win the game. The Blues’ ability to adapt to injuries and their recent form suggest they have a slight edge over the Canadiens. The predicted score is Blues winning 4-2.

Fans can watch the game live through various streaming services and TV channels. For those interested in betting, the Blues are getting -125 in the game against Montreal, with the spread of 1.5 at +210.