St. Louis vs Chicago Prediction 25 September 2026
🔊 St. Louis are still searching for their first preseason win, but they’ve twice pushed Dallas to the limit, falling 1-2 on both occasions. The Blues’ lineup is set to get a major boost in experience, as Pavel Buchnevich, Brandon Carlo, Cam Fowler, Connor McMichael, Jake Neighbours, and Colton Parayko are all expected to make their preseason debuts. Chicago arrive after back-to-back clashes with Minnesota, both of which went to overtime. The Blackhawks managed to come out on top in the second meeting, edging out a 4-3 victory.
Head-to-Head
📊 In 2026, these rivals faced off twice in official games, and both contests turned into high-scoring affairs. In January, Chicago cruised to a 7-3 victory, while St. Louis responded in April with a 5-3 win of their own. Notably, both teams found the net in every period of those encounters. So, the recent history between these two sides is a far cry from the low-scoring openers we've seen from the Blues in this preseason.
Head-to-head statistics St. Louis - Chicago
St. Louis Blues Team Overview
Both games against Dallas ended the same way for the Blues - with defeats (1-2). After 120 minutes of preseason hockey, the team has managed just two goals. In the second matchup, St. Louis created plenty of chances, outshooting their opponents 31-27, but converted only about 3% of their attempts. Now, Jim Montgomery is set to shake up the lineup, with six veterans making their preseason debuts and both Carlo and McMichael set for their first appearances with the club. Given last season’s 17.6% power play and 76.7% penalty kill rates, special teams remain a key focus for the Blues during this phase of preparation.
Match Results: St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
The Blackhawks kicked off their preparations with back-to-back games against Minnesota, both of which went beyond 60 minutes-first falling 2-3 before bouncing back with a 4-3 win. In the second matchup, Chicago found the net in every period, highlighted by Bowen Byram’s hat-trick in his debut for the club. Roman Kantserov chipped in with an assist, while the Blackhawks converted on 20% of their shots. After scoring just twice in the opener, the team immediately ramped up their offensive output to four goals in the rematch.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
The recent head-to-head clashes between these teams have been unpredictable, but St. Louis are taking a very different approach this preseason. The Blues have managed just two goals across their first two games, both ending in 2-1 defeats to Dallas. Chicago’s opener against Minnesota also saw only four goals in regulation, while the most recent meeting between these sides in St. Louis produced five goals. Even with several veteran Blues players returning to the lineup, I’m not expecting a goal fest here. My pick: under 5.5 total goals.
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