St. Louis vs Pittsburgh Prediction 15 April 2026
🔊 After securing a playoff spot, Pittsburgh have been resting their star players in recent games. Without them, the Penguins have suffered back-to-back defeats, each by a three-goal margin. St. Louis are determined to finish the season on a high note, largely thanks to their goaltenders' performances. Can the Penguins snap their losing streak? We’ll dive into statistical trends and the clubs' head-to-head history to offer a well-founded prediction for this NHL regular season matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three NHL seasons, St. Louis and Pittsburgh have faced off five times: the Blues have won twice, while the Penguins claimed victory in three games. On home ice, the Bluesmen have not lost in regulation time against this opponent for five consecutive games. In 4 out of 5 home matchups, St. Louis have conceded no more than two goals.
Head-to-head statistics St. Louis - Pittsburgh
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
Jim Montgomery's team may be out of playoff contention, but they still have the chance to improve their final standing. They've won their last two games against the Chicago Blackhawks (5-3) and a Minnesota Wild side that was missing key players (6-3). The Blues currently sit 11th in the West, with the potential to climb to 9th or drop to 13th.
At home, the Blues have picked up points in 6 of their last 8 games. Their performance at the Enterprise Center shows an average of 3.10 goals scored (18th in the league) and 2.10 goals conceded (2nd in the league) per match.
St. Louis has no injured players on their roster.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Overview
Despite back-to-back defeats against the Washington Capitals (0-3 and 3-6), the Penguins have secured the second spot in the Metropolitan Division. In the first round of the playoffs, Pittsburgh will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers, enjoying the advantage of home ice.
On the road, Dan Muse's squad has alternated wins and losses since late March. Following the February Olympic break, they've played 12 away games, winning just five of them with an average of 3.67 goals scored (5th in the league) and 3.50 goals conceded (22nd in the league) per game.
The Penguins are dealing with several injuries, with key players set to miss the upcoming match: defensemen Connor Clifton, Caleb Jones, and Ryan Shea, along with forwards Noel Acciari, Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte, and Anthony Mantha. However, Benjamin Kindel is expected to recover in time.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Penguins
⚡️ Key Players
St. Louis's top scorer this season is Robert Thomas, boasting 59 points (22 goals and 37 assists). The Canadian has scored in 8 of the last 9 games. Dylan Holloway, the team's second-leading scorer with 46 points (20 goals and 26 assists), is on a similar streak. Jimmy Snuggerud has found the net in 4 of the last 5 games, while Jordan Kyrou has scored in each of the last three.
For Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has secured his spot as the top scorer with 74 points (29 goals and 45 assists). Anthony Mantha leads the goal-scoring race with 32 goals, and Erik Karlsson tops the assist chart with 51. Tommy Novak has picked up points in 4 of the last 5 games.
🥅 Goalies
The Blues' goaltending has been impressive this spring. Since the season resumed in late February, Joel Hofer has played 15 games with a save percentage of 93.6% and a goals-against average (GAA) of 1.98. Jordan Binnington, in eight games, has a save percentage of 92.2% and a GAA of 1.90. Hofer has maintained a save percentage above 90% in 14 of his last 15 games, while Binnington has done so in 7 of 8 games.
Pittsburgh's goaltending, however, leaves much to be desired. Since the Olympic Games, Stuart Skinner and Arturs Silovs have split time in net. The Canadian Skinner has managed an 88.8% save rate with a GAA of 3.10 over 13 games, while Latvian Silovs has an 87.4% save rate and a GAA of 3.28 in 12 games. Skinner has allowed at least two goals in 15 of his last 16 matches, and Silovs in each of his last ten.
Editorial Prediction
Statistically, this season, Pittsburgh have failed to secure a regulation win in any of the five games following a scoreless match. Considering potential lineup changes and the solid defensive play from the Blues, the optimal choice for this game is a double chance (1X), where St. Louis either wins or draws in regulation. This option has proven profitable in each of the last five head-to-head encounters on the Blues' ice.
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