The Carolina Hurricanes (28-14-4) hit the road to take on the St. Louis Blues (17-21-8) in a cross-conference tilt, with the Hurricanes looking to rebound from a recent overtime loss while the Blues aim to snap a three-game skid. This marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams, highlighting Carolina’s potent offense against St. Louis’ struggling defense. Expect goaltending and special teams to play key roles, as the Hurricanes’ depth could overwhelm a depleted Blues squad.
Venue Location
Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri. This state-of-the-art arena, home to the Blues since 1994 (renamed in 2018), seats approximately 18,096 for hockey and is known for its vibrant atmosphere during Midwest matchups.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with local options on BSSO (Hurricanes) and BSMW (Blues), and radio coverage on 99.9 The Fan (Carolina) and 101 ESPN (St. Louis).
Recent Team Forms
The Hurricanes have been solid, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 with a focus on balanced scoring (3.4 goals per game) but dropped a close overtime contest recently. The Blues are in a rut at 3-6-1 over their last 10, allowing 3.8 goals against per game amid a three-game losing streak.
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last five games:
| Team | Date | Opponent | Result | Key Performers |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Jan 12, 2026 | vs. Detroit Red Wings | L 3-4 OT | Sebastian Aho: 1 G, 1 A; Andrei Svechnikov: 1 G; Spencer Martin: 28 SV |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Jan 10, 2026 | vs. Seattle Kraken | W 3-2 | Seth Jarvis: 1 G, 1 A; Jack Drury: GWG |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Jan 8, 2026 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | W 5-2 | Martin Necas: 2 G; Jordan Martinook: 1 G, 2 A |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Jan 6, 2026 | vs. Dallas Stars | W 4-3 | Sebastian Aho: 2 A; Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 1 G, 1 A |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Jan 4, 2026 | vs. New Jersey Devils | W 3-1 | Brent Burns: 1 G; Frederik Andersen: 32 SV |
| St. Louis Blues | Jan 10, 2026 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L 2-4 | Pavel Buchnevich: 1 G; Jordan Binnington: 25 SV |
| St. Louis Blues | Jan 9, 2026 | at Utah Mammoth | L 2-4 | Jordan Kyrou: 1 G, 1 A |
| St. Louis Blues | Jan 7, 2026 | at Chicago Blackhawks | L 3-7 | Robert Thomas: 2 A (before injury) |
| St. Louis Blues | Jan 3, 2026 | vs. Montreal Canadiens | W 2-0 | Joel Hofer: Shutout, 28 SV; Justin Faulk: 1 G |
| St. Louis Blues | Jan 1, 2026 | at Winnipeg Jets | L 1-3 | Brayden Schenn: 1 G |
Injury Report
Carolina Hurricanes: William Carrier (LW, day-to-day, undisclosed), Noah Philp (C, out, concussion), Pyotr Kochetkov (G, IR, undisclosed – expected to miss extended time), Charles-Alexis Legault (D, out, hand). The Hurricanes’ goaltending depth is tested, likely starting Spencer Martin or Frederik Andersen.
St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas (C, day-to-day, lower body – questionable for tonight), Philip Broberg (D, out, upper body), Pius Suter (C, IR, ankle – out until late January), Nick Bjugstad (C, IR, upper body), Mathieu Joseph (RW, out, lower body), Dylan Holloway (LW, IR, ankle). The Blues’ forward group is hit hard, potentially forcing reliance on secondary scoring.
These injuries could favor Carolina’s speed and depth, especially if Thomas sits.
Key
Player Matchups
This game pits Carolina’s high-octane forwards against St. Louis’ patchwork defense, with key battles in the neutral zone and on special teams.
Sebastian Aho (CAR) vs. Robert Thomas (STL): Aho (leading Hurricanes with 45 points) brings playmaking prowess, but Thomas (22 assists, if he plays) could match his vision in a center showdown.
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) vs. Justin Faulk (STL): Svechnikov’s power (20 goals) tests Faulk’s physicality (11 goals, top Blues defenseman), potentially creating scoring chances on the rush.
Jordan Kyrou (STL) vs. Brent Burns (CAR): Kyrou (88 shots on goal) relies on speed, but Burns’ experience (defensive anchor with offensive upside) could limit his opportunities.
Martin Necas (CAR) vs. Colton Parayko (STL): Necas’ recent hot streak (multi-goal games) vs. Parayko’s shutdown role – expect this to influence power plays, where Carolina ranks top-5.
Goaltending: Frederik Andersen/Spencer Martin (CAR) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL): Andersen (strong recent form) or Martin vs. Binnington (2.85 GAA) – Carolina’s edge if Binnington falters under pressure.
Carolina’s depth gives them the upper hand in most matchups.
Series History
The Blues hold a historical edge with a 50-36-5-1 all-time record against the Hurricanes in 92 regular-season meetings. However, Carolina has dominated lately, going 7-3-0 in the last 10 encounters. In St. Louis, the Blues are 27-16-3-1 vs. Carolina. Recent games average 5.8 total goals, often featuring tight third periods and overtime decisions.
Betting Trends
Spread: Carolina is 6-4 ATS in their last 10, covering in 5 of 7 road games. St. Louis is 3-7 ATS overall and 2-5 ATS at home recently.
Moneyline: Carolina has won 4 straight as road favorites.
Over/Under: Under hitting in 6 of the last 10 head-to-heads. Hurricanes games have gone under in 7 of last 10; Blues in 5 of 10.
Trends: Carolina is 4-1 SU in their last 5 vs. Central teams, while St. Louis is 1-4 SU in their last 5 overall.
Game Odds
Carolina Hurricanes – 166
St. Louis Blues 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 12, 2026
