St. Louis vs Chicago Prediction 22 March 2025
🔊 Will the Blues extend their winning streak? St. Louis are in hot pursuit of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Essentially, only the final slot remains up for grabs, and the battle for it promises to be intense. Meanwhile, Chicago have long since lost their chances of contending for the Stanley Cup and are eagerly anticipating the draft lottery.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, the opponents have clashed twice, and the "Bluesmen" emerged victorious on both occasions (6-2, 6-5 OT). While the second encounter showed clear signs of a contest, the first meeting ended in a complete rout. The biggest contribution to St. Louis's success came from defenseman Cam Fowler, who managed to tally three goals in total. This season marks Fowler's debut with the home team, yet he has quickly become indispensable. The American has registered points in three of his last five games.
Head-to-head statistics St. Louis - Chicago
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
Jim Montgomery's squad continues their pursuit of glory, having already achieved notable success. In their last eight matches, the Blues have suffered just one regulation loss, falling to Pittsburgh (3-5). In every other game, they've managed to secure points, and currently, they are riding a four-game winning streak. This impressive surge has propelled them to the eighth spot in the Western Conference, but it's too early to rest on their laurels. With over ten regular-season games still to play, maintaining this momentum is crucial.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
The Blackhawks' rebuild is ongoing, but the logic behind the management's decisions is becoming increasingly difficult to decipher. Currently, Anders Sorensen's squad is on a six-game losing streak, which comes as no surprise to anyone. The team presents a rather dismal picture on the ice, resembling a group of players lacking a unified overarching goal. Why sign questionable and relatively expensive free agents over the summer without aiming for immediate success in the regular season? The question remains unanswered, but it's already clear that not all issues will be resolved in one offseason. One thing is certain, though-a very talented young player will join the visitors' lineup.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
📌 Projected Lineups
St. Louis: Binnington - Fowler, Leddy - Neighbours, Thomas, Buchnevich
Chicago: Knight - Levshunov, Vlasic - Donato, Bedard, Nazar
🥅 Goalkeepers
St. Louis goalie Jordan Binnington is still struggling to regain his form after the Four Nations Cup. The Canadian alternates between solid performances and outright poor ones. Against Anaheim, he managed to stop 92% of shots on goal, but he faltered under pressure from the Canucks, saving only 83.3%.
Chicago's Spencer Knight hasn't found much more stability since his move from Florida. The American had a rough outing against Seattle with an 80% save percentage, but then delivered an outstanding performance against Los Angeles. However, his teammates failed to back him up in both games.
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current standings and the goals for the remainder of the regular season, we have little doubt about the home team's success. The Blues simply cannot afford to drop points in this situation, especially against one of the league's main underdogs. The Chicago players lack any competitive motivation; in fact, a lower finish in the standings could improve their chances of securing the top draft pick. Too many factors point towards a potential victory for the home side. With that in mind, we recommend betting on a St. Louis win in regulation.
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