Preview: Blues vs. Golden Knights

Two More At Home, A Tone To Set

The Blues didn’t get the result they wanted in Colorado on Wednesday, but the response now matters more than the outcome. Back at Enterprise Center, St. Louis opens a brief two-game homestand with a chance to recalibrate before another stretch on the road.

That opportunity comes with no shortage of challenge.

Despite some recent struggles and dropping six of their last seven games, the Vegas Golden Knights are always a threat. They arrive sitting second in the Pacific Division and among the Western Conference’s top teams, bringing structure, depth and star power to St. Louis.

Vegas will also skate with added spotlight, with Mitch Marner, Mark Stone and Shea Theodore recently named to Team Canada for the 2026 Olympics — a reminder of the elite talent the Blues will face Friday.

🕒 When: Friday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. CT
🌎 Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO
📺 Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, First Alert 4, Matrix Midwest
🎙 Listen: 101 ESPN, Blues App
🎟️ Tickets: Ticketmaster.com

BY THE NUMBERS

• The Blues and Golden Knights will meet for their second of three matchups this season.
• The Blues are 5-6-2 in their last 13 games against Vegas.
• The Blues will start their eighth set of back-to-back games Friday vs. Vegas before hosting the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday afternoon.
• The Blues are 3-3-1 in their first game of back-to-back sets this season.

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

BLUES: DALIBOR DVORSKY

Dalibor Dvorsky continues to trend upward. The 20-year-old scored Wednesday in Colorado and has points in two of his last three games, showing increasing confidence at the NHL level. Earlier this month, he recorded his first multi-goal game against Nashville, becoming one of the youngest players in franchise history to do so.

GOLDEN KNIGHTS: JACK EICHEL

Jack Eichel remains the engine of Vegas’ offense. The alternate captain leads the Golden Knights in scoring with 41 points this season and has been especially dangerous of late, recording eight points over his last five games.

BLUES BUZZ

• Head Coach Jim Montgomery will coach in his 400th career game Friday.
• Colton Parayko is set to appear in his 765th career game, moving him into a tie with Alexander Steen for fourth on the Blues all-time franchise list in games played.
• On Wednesday, goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Colton Parayko were named to Team Canada for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

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