The Boston Bruins (17-13-0), winners of back-to-back games including a 5-2 thumping of the Blues last week, travel to face the St. Louis Blues (11-12-7) in a rematch at Enterprise Center. Boston’s road resilience (6-8-0) meets a Blues squad surging with three wins in four, fueled by home-ice energy (6-5-3) and a potent penalty kill (No. 26 at 76.7%, but improving). With the Bruins missing star power up front and on the blue line, while St. Louis battles forward injuries, this cross-conference tilt could hinge on goaltending—Jeremy Swayman’s .913 SV% vs. Jordan Binnington’s shaky .875—and opportunistic scoring (series avg. 6.0 goals). The Blues seek revenge after dropping the first meeting; expect a gritty, mid-tempo battle with special teams (BOS 25.0% PP vs. STL 19.0%) tipping the scales.
Game Details
Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Puckdrop: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home Record | Road Record | Atlantic/Central Division Stand |
| Boston Bruins | 17-13-0 | 11-5-0 | 6-8-0 | T-1st in Atlantic |
| St. Louis Blues | 11-12-7 | 6-5-3 | 5-7-4 | T-6th in Central |
Boston ranks No. 10 in goals per game (3.13) but No. 19 in goals against (3.13), with a +0 differential. St. Louis is last in scoring (2.57 GPG, No. 31) and No. 25 in GAA (3.40), struggling in high-danger chances (No. 28).
Injury Report
Injuries hit Boston’s top end hard, thinning scoring and defense, while St. Louis’ forward group is depleted, forcing line shuffles.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Estimated Return |
| Boston Bruins | David Pastrnak | RW | Day-to-Day | Undisclosed | December 9 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | Out (IR) | Face | December 14 | |
| Michael Callahan | D | Out (IR) | Lower Body | December 9 | |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | Out (IR) | Undisclosed | December 9 | |
| Matej Blumel | RW | Out (IR-LT) | Lower Body | December 20 | |
| Jordan Harris | D | Out (IR) | Ankle | December 27 | |
| St. Louis Blues | Jordan Kyrou | RW | Day-to-Day | Lower Body | December 9 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | RW | Out (IR) | Leg | December 9 | |
| Nathan Walker | LW | Out (IR) | Upper Body | February 26 | |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | RW | Out (IR) | Wrist | January 13 |
Pastrnak’s status (11G-18A pre-injury) is pivotal for Boston’s attack; without him and McAvoy, depth players like Pavel Zacha step up. Kyrou’s day-to-day (8G-8A) hampers St. Louis’ top line, elevating Robert Thomas’ usage.
Recent Team Forms
Boston has steadied with two straight wins, leaning on defense (under 100 points allowed in three of last five). St. Louis’ recent surge (3-1-0) includes road grit but exposes scoring droughts.
Boston Bruins Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 6 | vs. NJD | W 4-1 | Swayman 29 saves; Zacha 2G, Geekie GWG |
| Dec. 4 | vs. STL | W 5-2 | Marchand 2G; 2/4 PP, dominated shots (27-39) |
| Dec. 2 | vs. DET | L 4-5 | High-event loss; 1/3 PP, late collapse |
| Nov. 29 | vs. NYI | W 3-2 SO | Swayman clutch; SO win after rally |
| Nov. 28 | @ NYR | L 2-6 | Defensive woes; 0/2 PP, 18 SOG |
Form: 3-2-0 (ATS: 3-2). Bruins averaging 3.6 GPG, holding foes to 3.2.
St. Louis Blues Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 8 | @ DAL | W 4-3 | Schenn 2G+A; Binnington 24 saves, comeback |
| Dec. 7 | vs. MTL | W 2-1 | Hofer shutout bid; Tight D, 1/3 PP |
| Dec. 5 | @ BOS | L 2-5 | Outshot badly; 0/2 PP, Thomas A |
| Dec. 2 | vs. ANA | L 1-4 | Low-output; 17 SOG, PK holds (4/4) |
| Nov. 30 | vs. UTA | W 1-0 | Hofer 28-save shutout; Defensive masterclass |
Form: 3-2-0 (ATS: 3-2). Blues 3-1-0 in last four, averaging 2.4 GPG with unders in three.
Series History
Boston holds a commanding all-time regular-season edge (73-51-18-5), including playoffs (11-4). The Bruins have won seven of the last nine, outscoring St. Louis 28-20.
All-Time Regular Season: Bruins lead 73-51-18-5 (55.8% win rate)
Last 10 Meetings: Bruins 7-3-0
Recent Results:
Dec. 4, 2025: Bruins 5-2 (Blues; Marchand 2G)
Nov. 16, 2024: Bruins 2-3 (Blues; STL upset)
Nov. 12, 2024: Bruins 3-2 (Blues; OT thriller)
Mar. 11, 2024: Blues 5-1 (Bruins)
Jan. 13, 2024: Bruins 4-3 (Blues)
Series averages 6.0 goals, with overs in 6 of last 10. Boston is 4-1 SU in last five road games vs. St. Louis.
Key Player Matchups
Injuries elevate these battles, with second-line production and netminding crucial.
Pavel Zacha (BOS, 8G-12A-20P) vs. Brayden Schenn (STL, 9G-10A-19P): Zacha’s hot streak (3P in last two) tests Schenn’s two-way grit (team-high +5); Schenn’s recent heroics (3P vs. MTL) shine at home. Edge: Bruins—Zacha’s faceoff wins (52%).
Morgan Geekie (BOS, 22G league-lead) vs. Robert Thomas (STL, 4G-14A-18P): Geekie’s sniper touch (GWG vs. NJD) exploits STL’s PK; Thomas’ playmaking (team-high 14A) feeds rushes. Edge: Toss-up; Geekie’s volume (2.1 SOG/GP).
Brad Marchand (BOS, 10G-11A-21P) vs. Dylan Holloway (STL, 8G-9A-17P): Marchand’s agitator style (2G vs. STL last week) draws penalties; Holloway’s physicality (45 hits) counters. Edge: Bruins—Marchand’s series edge (5P last four).
Goalie Duel: Jeremy Swayman (BOS, 12-7-0, .913 SV%) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL, 7-7-5, .875 SV%): Swayman’s road steadiness (.920) vs. Binnington’s volatility (3.29 GAA). Edge: Bruins.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Boston 7-4 ATS on road; St. Louis 4-6 ATS as favorites.
Total: 5.5 (O/U -110). Unders in 6 of Boston’s last 9 December games (avg. 5.2 points); series overs 60%.
Other Trends:
Bruins: 5-5 SU last 10; Over in 4 of last 6 road.
Blues: 3-2 SU last 5; Under in 3 of last 4 home.
Game Odds
Boston Bruins 5.5
St. Louis Blues – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 8, 2025
