The Vegas Golden Knights (17-10-11) visit the St. Louis Blues (15-18-8) in a Central Division matchup at Enterprise Center, where the Golden Knights aim to snap a three-game losing streak against a Blues team coming off a lopsided defeat.
Vegas has struggled defensively lately, allowing 4+ goals in recent losses, while St. Louis seeks to leverage home ice after a 6-1 blowout by Colorado.
Venue Location
The game will be held at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This 18,096-capacity arena, home to the Blues since 1994, is known for its passionate fans and has hosted numerous playoff runs, though attendance has dipped slightly amid the team’s .463 win percentage this season.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on SNW, SN1, TVAS, FDSNMW, KMOV-TV, Matrix-MW, SCRIPPS, and streamed via ESPN+ (regional restrictions apply).
Injury Report
Both teams are battling significant absences, potentially shifting strategies toward depth players and adjusted lineups.
Vegas Golden Knights: Jack Eichel is out (lower body, missed recent games). Brayden McNabb is questionable (upper body, sustained in loss to Nashville on Dec. 31). Shea Theodore is out (upper body, week-to-week since Dec. 13). These injuries thin Vegas’ offense and blue line, forcing reliance on William Karlsson and Alex Pietrangelo for leadership.
St. Louis Blues: Nick Bjugstad is on IR (undisclosed, placed Dec. 16). Dylan Holloway is out (ankle, placed Dec. 14). No other major updates, but the Blues’ depth has been tested, with Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou expected to carry more load.
Player Matchups
Injuries force lineup tweaks, but key battles could define the game, focusing on Vegas’ speed versus St. Louis’ physicality.
Mark Stone (VGK) vs. Robert Thomas (STL): Stone’s two-way play (20+ goals potential) faces Thomas’ playmaking (top-20 in assists). This forward matchup may control neutral-zone transitions.
William Karlsson (VGK) vs. Jordan Kyrou (STL): Karlsson’s scoring touch meets Kyrou’s speed (25+ goals pace). Expect this to influence odd-man rushes.
Alex Pietrangelo (VGK) vs. Pavel Buchnevich (STL): Pietrangelo’s veteran defense (strong blocks) clashes with Buchnevich’s sniping. Without McNabb/Theodore, Pietrangelo must anchor against Buchnevich’s shots.
Adin Hill (VGK) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL): Hill’s consistency (.910 SV%) tests Binnington’s experience (.905 SV%). Goaltending could decide a low-scoring affair, with Hill facing more shots due to Vegas’ road play.
Vegas holds edges in depth, but St. Louis’ home crowd could energize their top line.
Recent Team Forms
The Golden Knights have cooled off, going 4-4-2 in their last 10 with an average of 2.8 GPG scored and 3.2 allowed. Highlights include wins over contenders but a current three-game skid, including a 4-2 loss to Nashville on Dec. 31, exposing defensive lapses.
The Blues are 3-5-2 in their last 10, averaging 2.5 GPG while allowing 3.8, culminating in a 6-1 rout by Colorado on Dec. 31. They’ve shown flashes in wins but rank near the bottom in power play efficiency.
| Team | Last 10 Games | Win Streak | GPG Scored | GPG Allowed | Key Trend |
| Golden Knights | 4-4-2 | L3 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3-2 in last 5 road games plaintextsports.com |
| Blues | 3-5-2 | L1 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3-2 in last 5 home games actionnetwork.com |
Series History
The Blues lead the all-time series 12-10-8 in 30 regular-season meetings since Vegas entered the league in 2017.
In the last 10 games, St. Louis holds a 5-3-2 edge, with contests often decided by one goal.
This season’s first meeting saw the Lakers win 117-112 on Oct. 31, 2025—wait, wrong, for NHL: Recent include Blues 5-6-2 in last 13 vs Vegas.
Vegas is 4-4-2 in their last 10 visits to St. Louis. The teams meet twice more this season.
Betting Trends
Golden Knights Trends: Vegas is 18-20 ATS overall and 10-10 ATS on the road. They’ve failed to cover in 3 of their last 5 but are 6-4 SU in last 10. The under has hit in 7 of 10 games.
Blues Trends: St. Louis is 17-24 ATS and 9-13 ATS at home. They’re 3-2 ATS in last 5 but 4-6 SU recently. The over has cashed in 4 of 6.
Series Trends: In the last 10 meetings, the home team is 6-4 ATS, with the under hitting 6 times (average 5.5 goals).
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights – 155
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 1, 2026
