The NHL slate on Saturday features a matchup between the St. Louis Blues (5-3) and the Montreal Canadiens (2-4-1), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blues rank seventh in the Western Conference and the Canadiens are 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Blues vs. Canadiens: Oct. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blues' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 7th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.9 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 17.65% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.19% | 20th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.86 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 35.1 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.00% | 3rd |
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Blues vs. Canadiens Top Players
Blues
- A productive offensive player this season for St. Louis, Jordan Kyrou has recorded nine points.
- Having scored two goals and adding five assists, Philip Broberg is excelling for St. Louis through eight games.
- St. Louis' offensive effort is aided by Robert Thomas' seven points. He's contributed five assists.
- Jordan Binnington (2-3-0) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .914 for St. Louis.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's seven points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has two goals and five assists in seven games.
- Cole Caufield has collected seven points this season, with six goals and one assist.
- Juraj Slafkovsky's one goal and five assists add up to six points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault has a 2-3-0 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (21st in the league). He has 131 saves, and has conceded 13 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Blues vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Blues
Adam Jiricek: Out (Knee),
Robert Thomas: Out (Ankle),
Nick Leddy: Out (Lower Body),
Torey Krug: Out For Season (Ankle)
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Knee),
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
Juraj Slafkovsky: Questionable (Shoulder),
Kaiden Guhle: Questionable (Upper Body),
Justin Barron: Questionable (Upper Body),
Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out (Leg),
Jacob Perreault: Out (Undisclosed)
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Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Jets | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/24/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 11/2/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Kings | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Rangers | L 7-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/27/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |