Preview: Blues vs. Canadiens

The Tone Is Set, One More at Home:

The Blues responded in a big way Friday, earning a 4–3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights to open their two-game homestand on a high note.

Saturday’s challenge comes from the Montreal Canadiens, who arrive in St. Louis sitting third in the Atlantic Division and firmly in the top half of the Eastern Conference with a strong record (22-12-6). Montreal has won each of its last two games and continues to position itself as a playoff contender.

With one victory already secured at Enterprise Center, the Blues will look to make it back-to-back wins at home against a confident Montreal squad.

🕒 When: Saturday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. CT
🌎 Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO
📺 Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest
🎙 Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App
🎟️ Tickets: Ticketmaster.com

BY THE NUMBERS

• The Blues and Candiens will meet for their second and final matchup this season.
• The Blues won the first matchup of the season, 4-3, on Dec. 7 in Montreal.
• The Blues have won back-to-back games against Montreal and are 4-1-0 in their last five meetings overall, including back-to-back home wins and a 7-2-0 record in their last nine games against the Canadiens at Enterprise Center.
• Robert Thomas has a four-game point streak against Montreal (3g, 8a) and has recorded 14 points (5g, 9a) in nine career games against the Canadiens.

2025-26 SEASON SERIES

Dec. 7 at MTL | STL 4, MTL 3

Jan. 3 vs. MTL, 3 p.m. CT | Tickets

PLAYERS TO WATCH

BLUES: ALEXEY TOROPCHENKO

Alexey Toropchenko made a strong impact in Friday’s game against the Golden Knights with two points (1g, 1a). He showed that his physical presence and size can be a difference-maker for the Blues’ depth forward group. Keep an eye on him for continued energy and production.

CANADIENS: NICK SUZUKI

Nick Suzuki has been hot lately with four points in his last five games and 45 points to lead the Canadiens offensively. As captain and the team’s top scorer, he’s driving play and creating scoring chances.

BLUES BUZZ

• Colton Parayko is expected to appear in his 766th career game, moving ahead of Alexander Steen for sole possession of fourth on the Blues all-time franchise list in games played.
• Captain Brayden Schenn has three goals in his last five games.
• It was announced Friday that defenseman Philip Broberg was named to Team Sweden for the upcoming Olympics. He is the third Blue to be named to an Olympic roster, joining Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko for Canada.

UP NEXT

• Jan. 7 - Blues at Blackhawks
• Jan. 9 - Blues at Mammoth
• Jan. 10 - Blues at Golden Knights