St. Louis vs San Jose Prediction 9 October 2026
π St. Louis return home after back-to-back defeats. The Bluesβ only win so far remains their opening victory over Dallas, followed by heavy losses in which they conceded ten goals against Colorado and Chicago. San Jose, on the other hand, have already picked up four points, though both of their wins have come in overtime. In their most recent outing, the Sharks played without Macklin Celebrini and, for the first time this season, failed to find the back of the net.
Overtime was needed on two occasions
π Last season, these teams faced off three times, all in March. St. Louis came out on top in two of those contests, but both Blues victories required overtime. San Jose, meanwhile, picked up their win in regulation. While the Blues edged ahead on points, it was the Sharks who led in goals, outscoring St. Louis 10-8 across the series. The final meeting had a major impact on overall scoring, with both sides combining for nine goals in a high-octane showdown.
Head-to-head statistics St. Louis - San Jose
Home after back-to-back defeats
St. Louis opened their season with a shutout win over Dallas (4-0), but the following two games told a very different story. The Blues suffered a heavy defeat to Colorado (1-6) and then fell short against Chicago (2-4). The loss to the Blackhawks was particularly tough given how it unfolded: St. Louis struck first and led 1-0 after the opening period, only to let the game slip away in the second. Now, the Blues return to the Enterprise Center for their home opener, looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
Against Chicago, Mason McTavish got St. Louis on the board early, while Connor McMichael recorded a pair of points (1+1), including the teamβs first power play goal of the season late in the game. McMichael appeared to have a second goal in the middle frame, but it was overturned for offside after a video review. Head coach Jim Montgomery singled out his teamβs lack of intensity in the second period during his postgame comments. Joel Hofer stopped 17 of 19 shots, and Colton Parayko reached a milestone by appearing in his 803rd game for the club, tying Barret Jackman for most games played by a Blues defenseman. Parayko is set to make his 804th appearance against San Jose, which would move him into sole possession of second place in franchise history and make him the all-time leader among defensemen.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
Without Celebrini, the attack has stalled.
San Jose have kicked off the season with two wins from their opening three games, collecting four points along the way. The Sharks edged past Florida (4-3 OT) before outlasting Los Angeles (5-4 OT), racking up nine goals across those two contests. On both occasions, they needed overtime to seal the victory, meaning the Sharks are still searching for their first regulation win. However, their first outing without picking up any points was a different story altogether-Dallas handed Ryan Warsofskyβs side a heavy 5-0 defeat.
One key factor behind San Joseβs sudden dip in offensive output has been the absence of Macklin Celebrini. The captain tallied five assists in the opening two games, but missed the clash with Dallas due to a lower-body injury, despite taking part in warm-ups. Without him, San Jose managed just 13 shots on target, with an expected goals tally of only 1.6. Celebrini hasnβt trained with the team and remains day-to-day ahead of the matchup with St. Louis, so his availability is still uncertain.
Match Results: San Jose Sharks
Prediction for the 1st period
San Joseβs recent games have rarely featured high-scoring starts. In six of the Sharksβ last seven outings, no more than one goal has been scored in the opening 20 minutes. Our pick: under 1.5 goals in the first period.
Match Outcome Prediction
San Jose consistently put up a strong fight against St. Louis. The Sharks have covered the +1.5 spread in their last nine head-to-head meetings. Backing San Jose with a +1.5 handicap looks like a solid option here.
βοΈ Editorβs Prediction
The scoring trends for both teams point towards a high-scoring affair. St. Louis games are averaging 5.7 goals, while San Joseβs contests are even more prolific at 6.3 per game. Their most recent head-to-head saw the teams combine for a remarkable nine goals. There is some risk, with Celebriniβs status still uncertain, but the proposed line gives us enough margin even if the Sharks arenβt at their most clinical. My pick: over 5 goals.
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