Blues Edge Blackhawks in Tight Contest

What we said beforehand

The St. Louis Blues will host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Enterprise Center on September 25, 2026, in a matchup that promises to be intriguing given the teams' recent performances and injury concerns. Both teams are looking to find their footing early in the season, with the Blues currently holding a record of 0-2-0 and the Blackhawks at 1-0-1.

The Blues have struggled in their opening games, suffering two consecutive losses to the Dallas Stars, both by a score of 2-1. Prior to these losses, they had a strong finish to the previous season, winning three consecutive games against the Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Utah Mammoth. In those victories, the Blues showcased their scoring ability, averaging 6 goals per game. However, their recent form at home has been less than stellar, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 4.0 goals scored while allowing 3.0.

On the other hand, the Blackhawks have shown some resilience, bouncing back from a loss to the Minnesota Wild with a win in their most recent outing against the same team, winning 4-3 in overtime. Their overall record in the last ten games stands at 3-7, but they have managed to secure a win in their last game, providing them with a slight boost. The Blackhawks have an away record of 1-3, and they average 3.0 goals scored while allowing 3.6 in their last five games.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Blues and Blackhawks have faced each other four times in the current season, splitting the series at 2-2. The most recent meeting took place on April 11, 2026, where the Blues emerged victorious with a score of 5-3. Earlier in the season, the Blues also secured a win against the Blackhawks with a score of 3-2 at home, while the Blackhawks won their encounters with scores of 3-7 and 3-8.

Injuries are a significant factor for both teams heading into this game. The Blues will be without Tyler Tucker due to a knee injury. The Blackhawks will be missing key players, including Jordan Greenway (lower body) and Connor Bedard (shoulder), which could impact their offensive capabilities.

The betting market has set the odds, with various providers pricing the game based on the teams' current form and injury status. This matchup will be essential for both teams as they seek to build momentum early in the season.

Fans should watch for the performance of Jonatan Berggren for the Blues, who leads the team with 1 goal and 1 point, and Bowen Byram for the Blackhawks, who has been more productive with 3 goals and 3 points. The Blues will aim to leverage their home-ice advantage, while the Blackhawks will look to capitalize on the absence of key players from the Blues' lineup.

As the game approaches, both teams will be eager to secure a much-needed win, making this fixture one to watch in the early NHL season.