Hurricanes Dominate Blues in 4-0 Victory

What we said beforehand

The St. Louis Blues will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 24, 2026, at the Enterprise Center. This matchup is particularly intriguing as the Blues have won both of their previous meetings this season, with a 3-0 victory at home and a 3-1 win on the road. The Blues currently hold a home record of 5-4-1, while the Hurricanes boast a strong away record of 8-2-2.

In their last five games, the Blues have shown a mix of form, winning three and losing two. Their recent results include a dominant 7-2 win against the Ottawa Senators, a narrow 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, and a solid 6-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. However, they also suffered losses to the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators, with scores of 5-4 and 5-2, respectively. The Blues have averaged 4.2 goals scored and 3.0 goals allowed in their last five games.

Conversely, the Hurricanes have had a strong start to the season, with a record of 8-2 in their last ten games, although they are currently on a one-game losing streak. Their recent performances include a 6-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks and a close 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. However, they fell short against the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, with scores of 3-2 and 6-5 in a shootout. The Hurricanes have averaged 4.0 goals scored and 3.2 goals allowed in their last five games.

When it comes to home and away performance, the Blues have a home record of 3-1 in their last four games, while the Hurricanes have been formidable on the road, with a record of 6-2 in their last eight away games. The Blues have averaged 3.5 goals scored and 3.1 goals allowed at home this season, while the Hurricanes have averaged 4.5 goals scored and 2.7 goals allowed in their away games.

In terms of injuries, the Blues will be without Ross Johnston, Torey Krug, Dillon Dube, Alexey Toropchenko, and Tyler Tucker, all of whom are on injured reserve. The Hurricanes will also be missing Mark Jankowski, Taylor Hall, and Jordan Staal, who are on injured reserve, along with Alexander Nikishin, who is dealing with a contract dispute.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, has Carolina favored at -155, with a spread of 1.5 and a total set at 6.5. The odds for the over are at 110.0, while the under is at -130. The Blues are priced at +130 on the moneyline.

As the game approaches, viewers should watch for the performance of key players. For the Blues, Mason McTavish leads the team with 6 goals and 10 points, while Dylan Holloway has contributed 7 assists. For the Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho is a standout with 7 goals and 16 points, and Jackson Blake leads in assists with 10.

This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams looking to solidify their positions early in the season.