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2024-25 Schedule Preview: 5 Key Road Trips
July 31, 2024 Since the release of the St. Louis Blues' 2024-25 regular-season schedule, fans and media alike have been breaking down the 82-game slate for potential storylines and key matchups. One growth area the Blues have going into the season is their play on the road, with their 18-19-4 (.488) record on the away from Enterprise Center last season well below their home-ice win rate.
2024-25 Schedule: Superstar matchups coming to St. Louis
Don't miss MacKinnon, McDavid and more of the NHL's biggest names at Enterprise Center this season July 24, 2024 The St. Louis Blues are a little more than two months away from taking the ice for the 2024-25 season, but that doesn't hold back our anticipation for the upcoming year. The upcoming schedule promises there won't be a shortage of NHL superstars visiting Enterprise Center this season.
LIVE: Blues at the 2024 NHL Draft
Follow along as the Blues make their picks June 28, 2024 2024 NHL Draft When: Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. CT (Round 1) Saturday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. CT (Rounds 2-7) Where: Sphere Las Vegas Watch: ESPN (Round 1), ESPN+ (All rounds) Barring a trade, the St. Louis Blues will begin the 2024 NHL Draft with nine picks - first up, the 16th overall selection. Doug Armstrong and his staff also have two picks each in the second, third, and seventh rounds as well as one each in the fourth and fifth.
2024 NHL Draft: Five Names to Watch
Analysts assess potential options at Pick 16 June 26, 2024 The St. Louis Blues, barring a trade, will begin their nine-pick slate at the 2024 NHL Draft with the 16th overall selection. Taking Zack Bolduc No. 17 overall in 2021 and Dalibor Dvorsky No. 10 overall in 2023, Doug Armstrong now has his third Top-20 pick in the last four years. Armed with an asset of that caliber, he will have a wide range of players to choose from across the North American and European prospect pools.
Revisiting History: Biggest Draft Day trades of the last 15 years
June 20, 2024 Though the NHL Draft is primarily about acquiring young talent and replenishing prospect pools, the two-day event also serves as one of the most active trade windows of the season. Last year's draft saw 14 different trades across the NHL, and the 2022 Draft saw more than 20. Doug Armstrong and his newly-reshaped hockey operations staff - who enter the 2024 Draft armed with nine picks including the No. 16 overall selection - is no stranger to the NHL Draft trade market.
Preview: Blues vs. Islanders
February 21, 2024 When: Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues are looking to get back into the win column, taking two losses in a row this week for the first time since mid January. With three losses in their last four games, the Blues need every win they can get - especially with a long run of road games awaiting them after this week.
Preview: Blues vs. Maple Leafs
February 18, 2024 When: Monday, Feb. 19 at Noon CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: ESPN Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues faced the Nashville Predators on Saturday, kept it close until the third period but ultimately fell 5-2 at Enterprise Center. Nashville, who had just withstood a 9-2 loss to Dallas two nights prior, came hungry for a win and tightened the gap in the Wild Card race to just two points.
Preview: Blues vs. Predators
February 16, 2024 When: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES After a tough loss in Toronto, the St. Louis Blues bounced back in a big way to start their homestand on a high note. Jake Neighbours, Jordan Binnington and Robert Thomas led the way to a decisive 6-3 win over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.
Preview: Blues vs. Oilers
February 14, 2024 When: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues saw their road win streak fall on Tuesday night, giving up an early lead to the Toronto Maple Leafs that lasted to the final buzzer.
Preview: Blues at Canadiens
February 11, 2024 When: Sunday, Feb. 11 at Noon CT Where: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues came back from the All-Star Break ready to play, visiting Buffalo on Saturday for a 3-1 win in their first game since Jan. 30. Jake Neighbours' fifth power-play goal of the season gave the Blues the first lead, Joran Kyrou's 15th goal of the year followed it up and another Neighbours goal put the game away.
Preview: Blues at Sabres
February 09, 2024 When: Saturday, Feb. 10 at Noon CT Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY Watch: ABC, ESPN+ Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues are eager to return to the ice, fresh off their 11-day break surrounding All-Star Weekend. Robert Thomas represented the franchise well among the NHL's best players, teaming up with Connor McDavid for a runner-up finish in the 3-on-3 All-Star Game tournament.
Preview: Blues vs. Blue Jackets
January 29, 2024 When: Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues won their fifth straight game on Sunday at Enterprise Center, extending their season-long win streak.
Preview: Blues vs. Kings
January 27, 2024 When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues have played some of their best hockey of the season this week, winning three close games on the road over Pacific Division teams - including two teams neck-and-neck with the Blues in the Wild Card standings.
Preview: Blues at Kraken
January 26, 2024 When: Friday, Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. CT Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues delivered another strong win on Wednesday night, starting off the three-game road trip with close wins on back-to-back nights. First, they overcame a 3-1 deficit - including a game-winning goal from Brandon Saad with 48 seconds left in regulation - to beat the Flames in Calgary.
Preview: Blues at Canucks
January 24, 2024 When: Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. CT Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues began their three-game road trip with a thrilling win at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Tuesday night. Down 3-1 in the second period, a shorthanded goal from Brayden Schenn sparked a comeback, culminating in a go-ahead goal from Brandon Saad with 48 seconds left in regulation.
Preview: Blues at Flames
January 22, 2024 When: Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. CT Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES In a night centered on honoring past legends of the franchise, the St. Louis Blues stepped up to the moment. Playing a hard 60 minutes against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday, the Blues earned a 3-0 shutout win.
Preview: Blues vs. Capitals
January 20, 2024 When: Saturday, Jan.
Preview: Blues at Capitals
January 17, 2024 When: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. CT Where: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues finished up their four-game homestand with a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night as they continue a streak of seven straight games against Eastern Conference opponents. The loss brought them to 2-2-1 against their East foes so far, with two matchups against the Washington Capitals remaining.
Preview: Blues vs. Flyers
January 14, 2024 When: Monday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues continued their strong performance against the Eastern Conference's best, taking a point with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.
Preview: Blues vs. Bruins
January 12, 2024 When: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues earned their third win in the last four games on Thursday night, cruising past the New York Rangers for a 5-2 home win.
Preview: Blues vs. Rangers
January 10, 2024 When: Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues began their four-game homestand with a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers - their first defeat of 2024. Brayden Schenn was able to end his scoring drought, getting the Blues on the board for his first point since Dec. 8 and first goal since Nov. 30.
Preview: Blues vs. Panthers
January 09, 2024 When: Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues have opened the New Year with two quality wins, beating Stanley Cup Contenders Vancouver and Carolina by razor-thin margins in consecutive games.
Preview: Blues at Hurricanes
January 06, 2024 When: Saturday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. CT Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues set a positive tone in their first game of the New Year, opening 2024 with an impressive 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. It was just their third win of the season when not scoring first, coming back from Conor Garland's early goal to deny the Canucks the rest of the way.
Preview: Blues vs. Canucks
January 03, 2024 When: Thursday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues hope to ring in the new year with a win after two tough losses in back-to-back nights to close out 2023. First, a 1-1 tie that lasted over 40 full minutes of game time was broken by Colorado's Devon Toews as the Avalanche barely outlasted the Blues at Enterprise Center.
Preview: Blues at Penguins
December 30, 2023 When: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. CT Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues opened a back-to-back set on Friday night with a tight loss to the Colorado Avalanche. A 1-1 tie after the first period lasted through the second and most of the third, until Colorado's Devon Toews scored the game-winning goal with less than three minutes to go in regulation.
Preview: Blues vs. Avalanche
December 29, 2023 When: Friday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues earned their third straight win on Wednesday night, returning from the holiday break with a tough win over the then-division-leading Dallas Stars.
Preview: Blues vs. Stars
December 26, 2023 When: Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues came home for the holidays on a high note, perservering for an exciting 7-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Down 5-2 just over five minutes into the third period, the Blues scored five unanswered goals to flip the script and beat their rivals.
Preview: Blues vs. Blackhawks
December 23, 2023 When: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES After a difficult loss on Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues bounced back in a big way for a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. After three straight losses in net, Joel Hofer denied a career-high 37 shots to get back into the win column.
6 Blues prospects to compete at World Juniors
The St. Louis Blues prospect pool has reached unprecedented heights with what is believed to be a franchise record six prospects slated to represent their countries at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. Jimmy Snuggerud (USA), Otto Stenberg (Sweden), Aleksanteri Kaskimaki (Finland), Jakub Stancl (Czechia), Dalibor Dvorsky (Slovakia) and Juraj Pekarcik (Slovakia) will all represent the Blues in the tournament.
7 Blues prospects to compete at World Juniors
The St. Louis Blues prospect pool has reached unprecedented heights with what is believed to be a franchise record seven prospects slated to represent their countries at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.
Preview: Blues at Panthers
December 20, 2023 When: Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. CT Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues got out to a slow start in their Florida road trip on Tuesday, falling 6-1 in a tough matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Justin Faulk scored with less than five minutes left in regulation to prevent the shutout, but a 3-0 first period by the Lightning proved too tall a task to come back from.
Preview: Blues at Lightning
December 19, 2023 When: Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. CT Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues moved to 2-0-0 since naming Drew Bannister interim head coach, winning an overtime thriller 4-3 against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Dallas got off to a 2-0 lead early in the first period, but the Blues battled for a back-and-forth game.
Preview: Blues vs. Stars
December 16, 2023 When: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues snapped a four-game losing streak Thursday night, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 at Enterprise Center. It was interim head coach Drew Bannister's first game behind the Blues bench and his first coaching win at the NHL level. "It was a great game by everyone.
Preview: Blues vs. Senators
December 14, 2023 When: Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES After falling 6-4 to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues made a big change behind the bench. Head Coach Craig Berube was relieved of his coaching duties and General Manager Doug Armstrong named Drew Bannister interim head coach.
Preview: Blues vs. Red Wings
December 11, 2023 When: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: ESPN, ESPN App Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues are aiming to get back in the win column after losing their third straight game on Saturday night in Chicago. A late shorthanded goal from Oskar Sundqvist prevented a shutout, but the Blues' offensive struggles continued for a 3-1 final score.
Preview: Blues at Blackhawks
December 09, 2023 When: Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. CT Where: United Center in Chicago, IL Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues fell 5-2 in Columbus on Friday night to begin their back-to-back set. They struggled to convert on their offensive chances against the young Blue Jackets, outshooting Columbus 43-22 with Robert Thomas lighting the lamp both times.
Preview: Blues at Blue Jackets
December 07, 2023 When: Friday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. CT Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES Though the lead changed three times in the first two periods, the St. Louis Blues were unable to hang on as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights pulled away to win 6-3 at Enterprise Center. Jake Neighbours added his team-leading 10th goal of the season, reaching double digits for the first time in his young career.
Preview: Blues vs. Golden Knights
December 06, 2023 When: Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The first of two consecutive games between the St. Louis Blues and the Vegas Golden Knights was a thriller at Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
Preview: Blues at Golden Knights
December 03, 2023 When: Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. CT Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES A poor start made the difference for the St. Louis Blues at Mullett Arena on Saturday night, taking a 3-0 deficit in the first despite playing two strong periods of hockey afterwards. After a 9-3 shot differential for Arizona in the first period, the Blues dialed up their offense and outshot the Coyotes 29-13 in the next two.
Preview: Blues at Coyotes
December 02, 2023 When: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. CT Where: Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES After a rollercoaster game at Enterprise Center on Thursday night, the Blues were able to pull away from the visiting Buffalo Sabres for a 6-4 win.
Preview: Blues vs. Sabres
November 30, 2023 When: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES Despite a major opportunity to tie the score late, the St. Louis Blues came up just short in their comeback efforts in Minnesota on Tuesday night.
Preview: Blues at Wild
November 27, 2023 When: Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues got back in the win column on Sunday afternoon in Chicago, continuing to show their ability to quickly put tough losses behind them. Pavel Buchnevich's three points and Jake Neighbours' two goals paved the way for a 4-2 win over their rival Blackhawks, impressing proud dads in the bleachers.
Preview: Blues at Blackhawks
November 25, 2023 When: Sunday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. CT Where: United Center in Chicago, IL Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues fell behind early en route to a difficult loss to Nashville on Friday afternoon. Pavel Buchnevich, Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours scored, but the Blues ultimately fell 8-3 to the Predators. "Puck play and puck battles were not very good tonight," said Craig Berube.
Preview: Blues vs. Predators
November 24, 2023 When: Friday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES It was an eventful night for the St. Louis Blues at Mullett Arena on Wednesday. 11 goals were scored and the lead changed five times, but the Blues held their resolve to earn a 6-5 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Preview: Blues at Coyotes
November 22, 2023 When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. CT Where: Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES After two difficult losses to open the road trip, the St. Louis Blues got back into rhythm for a 3-1 win over Anaheim on Sunday night. Jake Neighbours got the Blues on the board first, scoring in two games in a row for the first time in his career after lighting the lamp the previous night in Los Angeles.
Preview: Blues at Ducks
November 19, 2023 When: Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The rough start to the St. Louis Blues' road trip continued on Saturday, falling 5-1 to the Los Angeles Kings for an 0-2-0 start to the West Coast slate. A 4-0 deficit in the first period extended to 5-0 late in the second, which proved too much to overcome in enemy territory. "(The game) just kind of snowballed," said Robert Thomas.
Preview: Blues at Kings
November 17, 2023 When: Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9:30 p.m. CT Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES Despite a season-high 45 shots on goal, the St. Louis Blues started their road trip on the wrong foot with a 5-1 loss in San Jose on Thursday night. Robert Thomas extended his point streak to eight games, but the Blues ultimately struggled to get pucks past goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen.
Preview: Blues at Sharks
November 16, 2023 When: Thursday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 p.m. CT Where: SAP Center in San Jose, CA Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues continued their strong November run, cruising to a 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday behind Jordan Binnington's 13th career shutout. The 30-save effort ties Binnington with Roman Turek for fifth on the franchise's all-time leaderboard.
Preview: Blues vs. Lightning
November 14, 2023 When: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. CT Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com BLUES The St. Louis Blues undoubtedly played their best game of the young season Saturday night in Colorado. Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich became the third duo in Blues history to score hat tricks in the same game, paving the way for an 8-2 rout of the division-rival Avalanche.
Preview: Blues at Avalanche
November 11, 2023 When: Saturday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. CT Where: Ball Arena in Denver, CO Watch: Bally Sports, Bally Sports app Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App BLUES The St. Louis Blues withstood a late surge by the visiting Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night, holding on for a 2-1 win. Though they were 0-for-7 in power-play opportunities, the Blues are still carrying confidence out of their 3-1-0 homestand after the tight win. "At the end of the day it's a big win," said Robert Thomas.
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