Anaheim vs St. Louis Prediction 9 March 2026
🔊 St. Louis have made a strong comeback this season after the break, and it looks like they have a shot at contending for the playoffs. Before the break, this seemed unlikely. However, Anaheim also boast impressive stats. Which team will improve their win percentage after this matchup? Let's break down this regular season NHL game and offer the editorial team's prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Anaheim and St. Louis have faced off in seven head-to-head matchups: the Ducks have claimed victory in one game, while the Blues have triumphed in six. Notably, before Anaheim's road win in December (4-1), St. Louis had maintained a ten-game winning streak against the Ducks in their encounters.
Head-to-head statistics Anaheim - St. Louis
Anaheim Ducks Team Overview
After the break, Anaheim have won six out of seven games. The Ducks picked up four points in their last two outings, defeating the New York Islanders (5-1) and the Montreal Canadiens (6-5 SO). These crucial points have helped Joel Quenneville's team secure fourth place in the Western Conference.
At home, the Ducks have won 10 of their last 11 games. With a point percentage of 70.3% at home, Anaheim rank among the top four teams in the NHL, showcasing an impressive scoring average of 3.59 goals per game.
The biggest news at the NHL trade deadline was John Carlson's move to Anaheim after 17 years with the Washington Capitals. The defenseman is currently recovering from an injury. Ryan Strome has departed from the Ducks' lineup. Injuries continue to sideline Petr Mrazek, Mikael Granlund, and Troy Terry for the hosts.
Match Results: Anaheim Ducks
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
The "Bluesmen" have made a surprisingly strong start to the season for a league underdog, winning four out of their first five games. Jim Montgomery's squad has secured victories over direct playoff rivals, defeating the Seattle Kraken (5-1 and 3-2) and the San Jose Sharks (3-2 in OT). The Blues currently sit in 13th place, trailing the playoff zone by ten points.
On the road, St. Louis have won three consecutive games for the first time this season. Notably, in each of these matches, the Blues conceded no more than two goals-a rare feat for what was once the second-to-last team in the West. Currently, their average goals against on the road stands at 3.60 per game.
A significant trade before the deadline saw St. Louis and Detroit swap players-Justin Holl and Dmitry Buchelnikov joined the Blues, while Justin Faulk went the other way. Brayden Schenn also departed St. Louis after waiving his no-trade clause.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
⚡️ Key Players
The leading scorer for the Ducks remains Cutter Gauthier, the American forward who has racked up 57 points (32 goals, 25 assists) in 60 games this season. Gauthier has found the net in 7 of the last 8 games of the season, amassing 8 points (7 goals, 1 assist) in six games following the break. Jackson LaCombe leads in assists with 36, sharing this status now with John Carlson.
For St. Louis, only three players have surpassed the 30-point mark this season-Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Kyrou. Thomas has managed two points in each of his last three games, while Buchnevich has gone scoreless in his last two outings, a stark contrast to his earlier five-game scoring streak.
🥅 Goalies
Lukas Dostal has faced a rough patch recently, conceding five goals against both Colorado and Montreal. His save percentage has dipped to a concerning 81.5%, which is quite low for a first-choice goaltender. Ville Husso played against the Islanders, stopping 44 out of 45 shots.
In St. Louis, Jordan Binnington delivered two solid performances post-break, allowing four goals with a 93.0% save percentage. Joel Hofer has seen more action from the coaching staff, boasting a save percentage of 95.2% and a goals-against average of 1.33.
Editor's Prediction
St. Louis, buoyed by solid goaltending post-break, remain in the playoff hunt. Since the pause, the Blues have taken down direct rivals and in six of their last seven games, they haven't lost by more than two goals. Considering that the Blues have won 10 of their last 11 head-to-heads, and in 11 of their last 12 meetings, they covered the spread (+1.5). Therefore, our pick is a St. Louis Blues win with a +1.5 spread.
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