St. Louis vs Columbus Prediction 10 October 2026
🔊 St. Louis opened the season with a dominant win over Dallas, but they failed to build on that momentum. Jim Montgomery’s side have since lost three straight games, twice letting leads slip away. Columbus haven’t exactly shown consistency either, but with two wins from their first three outings, their start looks considerably more promising. The visitors also hold a psychological edge: the Blue Jackets have come out on top in each of their last ten head-to-head meetings.
The Blues just can't seem to find the breakthrough.
📊 Columbus have become one of the toughest matchups for St. Louis, winning each of their last ten head-to-head games. In the previous regular season, the Blue Jackets came out on top twice-first with a 3-2 victory, then following up with a 5-3 win. The Blues’ last triumph in this fixture came during the 2023 preseason, when they edged out a 3-2 win.
Head-to-head statistics St. Louis - Columbus
They have the edge, but wins remain elusive
St. Louis kicked off the season with a dominant 4-0 win over Dallas, highlighted by Joel Hofer’s 26-save shutout and an assist to his name. However, the Blues then stumbled to three consecutive defeats, including losses to Chicago (2-4) and San Jose (2-3 OT). In both contests, St. Louis struck first but couldn’t hold on to their lead, with Jim Montgomery singling out the team’s finishing issues after the latest setback. The injury situation remains complicated as well: Mailu, Tucker, and Toropchenko are all unavailable, while Dillon Dube is a doubt due to a potential neck injury.
In their most recent outing against San Jose, the Blues once again failed to see out a win despite controlling the action after the opening period. Connor McMichael netted his second goal in as many games, and Dillon Dube found the back of the net shorthanded-his first NHL tally since November 2023. St. Louis registered 26 shots on target and killed off all four opposition power plays, but still allowed the Sharks to level the score before conceding the game-winner in overtime. Montgomery noted that his side are too eager to extend narrow leads instead of calmly managing the game, a recurring issue that has already cost the Blues valuable points this season.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
Wins continue to alternate with setbacks.
Columbus opened their campaign with a 6-3 win over Buffalo, stumbled against Utah with a 1-4 defeat, but bounced back in their next outing. After three games, Rick Bowness's side have picked up two victories, though their performances have varied significantly depending on the opposition. The Blue Jackets made substantial changes to their roster in the offseason: Kirill Marchenko departed for Toronto, while Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, and Emil Andrae moved in the opposite direction. The club also added Valeri Nichushkin and Cam Talbot. However, Dante Fabbro, Isac Lundeström, and Ivan Provorov remain sidelined with injuries, and this upcoming fixture will be Columbus’s second game in as many days.
Just yesterday, the Blue Jackets edged out Pittsburgh 3-2 in a shootout, despite once holding a two-goal lead. Damon Severson, back after shoulder surgery, opened the scoring and added an assist, while Mathieu Olivier doubled the advantage in the second period. Columbus allowed Pittsburgh to claw their way back, but Cam Talbot-making his club debut-turned aside 20 shots and denied all three attempts in the shootout. Kent Johnson netted the decisive goal. The Blue Jackets fired 45 shots at Pittsburgh’s net but converted only twice in regulation, so questions linger about their offensive efficiency even after the win.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Prediction for the 1st period
St. Louis consistently open games with an early goal. In eight of their last nine outings, the Blues have found the net at least once in the opening twenty minutes. Even during a three-game losing streak, the team have shown they can start aggressively, as evidenced by those early strikes in recent matchups. Our pick: St. Louis to score over 0.5 goals in the first period (individual total).
Total Goals Prediction
Columbus rarely delivers high-scoring performances over the long haul. The Blue Jackets have managed no more than three goals in 14 of their last 16 games, and on the road, they've hit that mark in just one of their last nine outings. Meanwhile, St. Louis have been solid on the penalty kill, shutting down 13 of 14 opposition power plays to start the season. With that in mind, we’re backing Columbus under 3.5 total goals.
Outcome Prediction
Columbus consistently deliver positive results when facing St. Louis. In their last six head-to-head matchups, the Blue Jackets have always covered the +1.5 spread, while their overall winning streak has reached ten games. Even with this being their second game in as many days, the visitors have every reason to expect a tightly contested battle. Our pick: Columbus with a +1.5 handicap.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
St. Louis opened the season with a confident win over Dallas but then suffered three consecutive defeats, twice squandering leads along the way. Columbus, on the other hand, have picked up two wins from their first three games and recently managed to overcome Pittsburgh, despite letting a two-goal advantage slip. The difference in current form is clear, although the visitors will be playing on back-to-back nights, which could impact their stamina.
The head-to-head record is a key factor: the Blue Jackets have won six straight meetings against St. Louis. The Blues are still struggling to maintain consistency for the full 60 minutes, while Columbus have already shown they can generate plenty of scoring chances, even against defensively solid teams. My pick is Columbus to avoid defeat in regulation (Double Chance X2).
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