The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are set to face off at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. This Central Division matchup features two teams on opposite ends of the standings, with the Blues fighting to maintain their playoff position and the Blackhawks enduring a rebuilding season.
Team Overview
Chicago Blackhawks (20-40-9)
- Current Form: The Blackhawks are on a six-game losing streak, most recently falling 3-1 to the Los Angeles Kings. They have been outscored 25-9 during this stretch, highlighting their struggles on both ends of the ice.
- Road Record: Chicago has a 6-22-4 record on the road, reflecting their difficulties away from home.
- Key Players:
- Connor Bedard: The second-year forward leads the team with 19 goals and 54 points. Bedard has scored in back-to-back games and remains the Blackhawks’ most dynamic offensive weapon.
- Teuvo Teravainen: A consistent playmaker with 15 goals and 38 assists, Teravainen is tied for the team lead in points.
- Ryan Donato: Adds depth with 23 goals and 28 assists, including 4 goals and 7 assists in his last 10 games.
- Goaltending:
- Arvid Soderblom is expected to start. He has an 8-16-7 record, a 3.14 GAA, and a .901 save percentage. Soderblom will need to deliver a standout performance to give Chicago a chance.
St. Louis Blues (35-28-7)
- Current Form: The Blues are riding a four-game winning streak, including a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks in their last outing. They currently occupy the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
- Home Record: St. Louis has been strong at home, boasting a 19-12-3 record at the Enterprise Center.
- Key Players:
- Dylan Holloway: Leads the team with 23 goals and 33 assists (56 points). Holloway has been a consistent offensive force all season.
- Zachary Bolduc: Has contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in his last 10 games, adding secondary scoring.
- Philip Broberg: The defenseman scored the overtime winner against Vancouver and has set career highs with 7 goals, 15 assists, and a +13 rating this season.
- Goaltending:
- Jordan Binnington is expected to start. He has a 25-19-6 record, a 2.75 GAA, and a .911 save percentage. Binnington has been reliable during the Blues’ recent surge.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: This is the third meeting between the two teams this season. The Blues have won both previous matchups:
- December 31, 2024: St. Louis won 6-2 at the NHL Winter Classic in Chicago.
- February 8, 2025: The Blues edged out the Blackhawks 6-5 in a shootout.
- Historical Record: The Blues have dominated the recent rivalry, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings.
- Key Stats:
- Chicago averages 2.7 goals per game while allowing 3.3 goals per game.
- St. Louis averages 3.1 goals per game while conceding 2.9 goals per game.
- The Blackhawks rank 26th in power play efficiency (17.2%), while the Blues rank 12th (22.4%).
Projected Lineups
Chicago Blackhawks:
- Forwards:
- Bedard – Teravainen – Donato
- Bertuzzi – Dickinson – Foligno
- Reichel – Katchouk – Entwistle
- Perry – Johnson – Raddysh
- Defense:
- Murphy – Jones
- Vlasic – Kaiser
- Tinordi – Zaitsev
- Goaltender: Arvid Soderblom (expected starter)
St. Louis Blues:
- Forwards:
- Holloway – Schenn – Kyrou
- Bolduc – Hayes – Saad
- Neighbours – Sundqvist – Blais
- Toropchenko – Alexandrov – Walker
- Defense:
- Parayko – Broberg
- Faulk – Krug
- Tucker – Scandella
- Goaltender: Jordan Binnington (expected starter)
Injury Report
Chicago Blackhawks:
- Seth Jones (traded): No longer with the team.
- Artyom Levshunov (rookie): Recently recalled, adjusting to NHL play.
St. Louis Blues:
- No significant injuries reported.
Storylines to Watch
- Playoff Push for St. Louis: The Blues are in the thick of the playoff race and will look to extend their winning streak to five games.
- Connor Bedard’s Development: The young phenom continues to impress despite Chicago’s struggles. Can he spark an upset against a surging Blues team?
- Special Teams Battle: The Blues’ power play has been a key weapon, while the Blackhawks’ penalty kill ranks near the bottom of the league. This could be a decisive factor.
